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CLINICAL COMPANION 



HYSIOLOGICAL MATERIA MeDICa" 



A COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES, 

THEIR HOMOEOPATHIC AND ACCESSORY TREATMENT, 

WITH VALUABLE TABLES AND PRACTICAL HINTS 

ON ETIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY, HYGIENE, ETC. 



BY 

WM. H. BURT, M. E>., 

Author of "Physiological Materia Medica," "Characteristic 

Materia Medica," "Therapeutics of Tuberculosis," 

"Ustilago Madis and Cinchona 

Officinalis," etc. 



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„ MAY 28 1883 ' 



CHICAGO : 
GROSS & DELBHIDGE. 

1883. 






Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1883, by 

WM. H. BURT, M. D., 
In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 



ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 



CUSHING, THOMAS & CO., PRINTERS, 
CHICAGO. 



THIS WORK 

IS MOST RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO 

P. JOUSSET, M. D., 

of Paris, 

as a small token of the author's high estimation 

of his labors for the advancement of 

the science of homceopathy* 



PREFACE 



In preparing this work, it has been the object of the author 
to present the busy practitioner with a condensed statement 
of the best means known at this day for the cure of medical, 
surgical, obstetrical, gynaecological, ophthalmic, and otic 
diseases. 

A glance at the remeaies, and the classification of them 
under each disease, will convince the reader that the author 
has been guided not by tradition but by the experience of the 
most prominent practical physicians of the age — which teaches 
that each drug, when administered in health, affects promi- 
nently a certain organ, and proves therefore specific in disease 
of the same. 

The "adjuvants" added to the remedies will of course sub" 
ject the author to criticism from some practitioners, but he 
comforts himself with the belief that they will prove accept- 
able to the large majority. 

The principal works consulted in the preparation of this 
work are the following: Baehr's Science of Therapeu- 
tics; . Marcy and Hunt's Practice; Raue's Therapeutics; 
Lilienthal's Therapeutics; Jousset's Clinical Medicine; Rud- 
dock's Medical Text Book; Jahr's Forty Years' Practice. 
Hull's Jahr's Repertory; Johnson's Therapeutic Key; Tan- 
ner's Index of Diseases; Ziemsen's Cyclopaedia of the Prac- 
tice of Medicine; Bell's Therapeutics of Diarrhoea; Potter's 
Comparative Therapeutics; Goullon's Scrofulous Affections; 
Reynold's System of Medicine: Hale's Diseases of the Heart; 



6 PRKFACE. 

Hart's Diseases of the Nervous System; Tyson on the Urine; 
Edmunds' Diseases of Infants and Children; Duncan's Diseas- 
es of Children; Mejiioffer's Chronic Diseases of the Respirato- 
ry Organs; Hammond's Diseases of the Nervous System; Lud- 
lam' s Diseases of Women; Emmet's Gynaecology; Simp- 
son's Diseases of Women; Hodge's Diseases of Women; 
Thomas' Diseases of Women; Hale on Sterility; Tait on 
Diseases of Women; Ostrom on the Breast; Helmuth's 
System of Surgery; Franklin's Minor Surgery; Keet- 
ley's Index of Surgery; Erichsen's 'Surgery; Ashhurt's 
International Encyclopcedia of Surgery; Hill's Surgery; 
Guernsey's Obstetrics; Leavitt's Obstetrics; Lilienthal's Dis- 
eases of the Skin; Kippax' Diseases of the Skin; Duhring's 
Diseases of the Skin; Winslow on the Human Ear; Allen and 
Norton's Ophthalmic Therapeutics; Burt's Physiological Ma- 
teria Medica; The Clinical Indexes of Ringer. Wood, Hempel, 
Phillips, Stille, Bartholow, Farquharson, Hale and Hughes; 
A large number of MedicalJournals— Homoeopathic, Eclectic 
and Allopathic— have also been drawn upon for information. 
The * indicates that the drug is not mentioned in the "Phy- 
siological Materia Medica;" it has, unfortunately, through 
the carelessness of the proof reader, been omitted in many 
places of the latter part of the work. 

The author wishes to acknowledge his indebtedness to P. 
Blakiston, Son & Co. and to Prof. J. Tyson, for the use of the 
excellent plates that illustrate the article on Urinalysis; and 
also to H. C. Yetterling, M. D., for assistance in the prepara- 
tion of t-he manuscript for the press. 

Although intended to be a companion to the author's 
"Physiological Materia Medica," it is plain this work can be 
used with any other. 

CHICAGO, ILLS., W. H. B. 

652 Washington Boulevard, 

May, 1883. 



ABBREVIATIONS. 



ABBREVIATION?. 


LATIX WORD. 


ENGLISH WORD, 


a a. 


Ana. 


Of each. 


Ad sat ura ml. 


Ad saturamluni 


Until saturated. 


Ad lib. 


Ad libitum. 


At pleasure. 


Aq. tepid. 


Aqua tepida. 


Warm water. 


Aq. ferv. 


Aqua fervens. 


Hot water. 


Aq. dist. 


Aqua distillate. 


Distilled water. 


Aq. font. 


Aqua fontana. 


Spring water. 


Bis die. 


Bis in die. 


Twice daily. 


C. 


Congius. 


A gallon. 


Coeh. 


Cochlear. 


A spoonful. 


Coch. mag. 


Cochlear magnum. 


A tablespoon/id. 


Coeh. parr. 


Cochlear parvum. 


A teaspoon fid. 


Chart. 


Chamila. 


A small paper. 


Colent. 


Colenter. 


Let them be strained. 


Cerat. 


Ceratum. 


A cerate. 


Collyr. 


Collyrium. 


An eye-water. 


Contus. 


Contusus. 


Bruised or broken 


Comp. 


Compositus. 


Compound. 


Decoct. 


Decoctum. 


A decoction. 


Dil. 


Dilutus. 


Dilute. 


Emp. 


Emplastrum. 


A piaster. 


Esp. 




Especially. 


Ext. 




Externally. 


Extr. 


Extractmn. 


An extract. 


Fl. 


Fluidus. 


Fluid. 


Ft. 


Fiat. 


Let be made. 


Foi 


Folium, rel folia. 


A leaf, or leaves. 


Gr. 


Granum, grana. 


A grain, grains. 


Gtt. 


Guna. guttae. 


A drop, drops. 


Garg. 


Gargarysma. 


A gargle. 


Haust. 


Haustus. 


A draught. 


Inf. 


Infusum. 


An infusion. 


Int. 




Internally . 



ABBREVIATIONS. 



ABBREVIATIONS 


LATIN WORD. 


ENGLISH WORD. 


Lb. 


Libra. 


A pound. 


Liq. 


Liquor. 


A solution. 


M. 


Misce. 


Mix. 


Mass. 


Massa. 


A mass. 


Mist. 


Mistura. 


A mixture. 


Mucil. 


Mucil ago. 


A mucilage. 


No. 


Numero. 


In number. 


O. 


Octarius. 


A pint. 


Pil. 


Pilula. 


A pill, or pills. 


Par. seq. 


Partes sequales. 


Equal parts, {stances. 


P.r. n. 


Pro re nata. 


According to circum- 


Proph. 




Prophylactic. 


Pulv. 


Pulveris. 


A powder. 


Q. S. 


Quantum sufficit. 


As much as is necessary 


5- 


Recipe. 


Take. 


Had. 


Radix. 


A root. 


S., Sig. 


Sign a. 


Write. 


Ss. 


Semis. 


A half. 


Solv. 


Solve. 


Dissolve. 


Sol. 


Solutio. 


A solution. 


Spt. 


Spiritus. 


A spirit. 


Suppos. 


Suppositoria. 


A suppository. 


Syr. 


Syrupus. 


A syrup. 


Tinct., 


Tinctura. 


A tincture. 


Trit. 


Trituratus. 


A trituration. 


Troch. 


Trochiscus. 


A lozenge. 


Ter die. 


Ter in dies. 


Thrice daily. 


Ung. 


Unguentum. 


An ointment. 


Vin. 


Vinum. 


A trine. 



WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 



APOTHECARIES' OR TROT WEIGHT. 
Pound. Ounces. Drachms. Scruples. Grains. 

ft. I. 3. 3- gr. 

1 = 12 = 96 = 288 = 5760 

1 = 8 = 24 = 480 

1 = 3 = 60 

1 = 20 



APOTHECARIES' OR WINE MEASURE. 
Gallon. Pints. Fl. ounces. Fl.drms. Minims. 

G. O. ff f3. M. 

1 = 8 = 128 = 1024 = 61440 

1 = 16 = 128 = 7680 

. 1 . — 8 = 480 

1 = 60 



WEIGHTS AND MEA8URES. y 

(FARQUHAKSON.) 
METRIC WEIGHTS. APPROXIMATE EQUIVALENTS. 

1 Miligram, 0.001=gr. 1.64 — 1 m. or gr. = .06 grains. 
1 Centigram, 0.01 =gr. & — 1 f 3 or 13 =4 
6 Decigram, 0.1 =gr. H —11 =31 

lGram, 1 =gr. 15.432— 1 f§ Glycerin=37 

1 Kilogram, 1000.= ft. 2.7 — 1 f§ Syrups =40 

MEASURES OP LENGTH. 

One Myriametre = 10,000 Metres. 
One Kilometre = 1,000 Metres. 
One Hectometre = 100 Metres. 
One Decametre == 10 Metres. 
One METRE = the ten-millionth part of a quarter of the 

meridian of the earth. 
One Decimetre = the tenth part of one Metre, or 0.1 Metre. 
One Centimetre = the hundredth part of one Metre, or 8.01 

Metre. 
One Millimetre = the thousandth part of one Metre, or 

0.001 Metre. 
(A metre is equal to 39.37 inches; a centimetre to ^ of an 
inch; and a millimetre to ^ of an inch.) 



One Myriagramme = 10,000 Grammes. 

One Kilogramme = 1,000 Grammes. 

One Hectogramme = 100 Grammes. 

One Decagramme = 10 Grammes. 

One GRAMME = the weight of a cubic centimetre of wa- 
ter at 4° C. 

One Decigramme = the tenth part of one Gramme, or 0.1 
Gramme. 

One Centigramme = the hundredth part of one Gramme, or 
0.01 Gramme. 

One Milligramme = the thousandth part of one Gramme, or 
0.001 Gramme. 

MEASURES OF CAPACITY. 

One Myrialitre = 10 cubic Metres, or the measure of 10 

Milliers of Water. 



10 



WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 



(FARQUIIARSON.) 

One Kilolitre = 1 cubic Metre, or the measure of 1 Millier 

of Water. 
One Hectolitre = 100 cubic Decimetres, or the measure of 1 

Quintal of Water. 
One Decalitre = 10 cubic Decimetres, or the measure of 1 

Myriagramme of Water. 
One LITRE = 1 cubic Decimetre, or the measure of 1 

Kilogramme of Water. 
One Decilitre = 100 cubic Centimetres, or the measure of 1 

Hectogramme of Water. 
One Centilitre = 10 cubic Centimetres, or the measure of 1 

Decigramme of Water. 
One Millilitre = 1 cubic Centimetre, or the measure of 1 

Gramme of Water. 

RELATION OF WEIGHTS OF THE U. S. PHARMACOPOEIA TO 
METRICAL WEIGHTS. 



Fraction of a grain in 
grammes. 


Grains in 
metrical 


equivalent 
weights. 


Drachms, 
pounds, ir 
metrical 


ounces, and 
equivalent 
weights. 


Grain 


Grammes. 


Grains. 


Grammes. 


Drachms. 


Grammes. 


64 


= 


0010 


1 


= 




0648 


1 = 


3;887 


60 


= 


0011 


2 


= 




1295 


2 = 


7 775 


JL. 
50 


' = 


0013 


3 


=* 




1943 


3 = 


11,66 


48 


= 


0014 


4 


= 




2591 


4 = 


1555 


40 


= 


0016 


5 


= 




3239 


5 = 


1943 


_1 
3 6 


= 


0018 


6 


= 




3887 


6 = 


23 32 


30 


= 


0022 


7 


= 




4535 


7 = 


27l21 


2>5 


= 


0026 


8 


= 




5183 


Ounces 




2h 


= 


0027 


9 


= 




5831 


1 = 


31)103 


h 


= 


0032 


10 


= 




6479 


2 = 


62 206 


JL 
1 6 


= 


0040 


12 


= 




7775 


3 = 


93 309' 


JL 

1 5 


= 


0043 


15 


= 




9718 


4 = 


12441 


tV 


= 


0054 


16 


= 


1 


036 


5 = 


155 51 


JL. 

1 


= 


0065 


20 


= 


1 


295 


6 = 


18661 


1 
8 


= 


0081 


24 


= 


1 


555 


7 = 


217i72- 


1 
g 


= 


0108 


25 


= 


1 


619 


8 = 


248 182 


1 
5 


= 


0130 


30 


= 


1 


943 


9 = 


27992 


1 
4 


= 


0162 


40 


= 


2 


591 


10 = 


31103 


JL 
3 


= 


0236 


50 


= 


3 


239 


11 = 


342 1 13 


JL 

2 


= 


0324 


60 


= 


3 


887 


Pounds. 
















1 = 


373 24 














2 = 


746i48 














3 = 


1119172 



WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 



II 



RELATION OP METRICAL WEIGHTS TO WEIGHTS OF THE U. S. 
PHARMACOPOEIA. 



(FARQUHARSON. 



Metrical 

Wpi p-Vi to 


iixact 


Ap'proxim'te 


MpfrnYal Exact 


Approximate 


equivalents 


equivalents 


weights equivalent 


3 equivalents 


" ci 6 




in grains. 


in grains. 


wei m». in grains. 


Troy weight. 


Milligrammes 




Grammes. 




1 


= 


.0154 


6*5 


1 = 15.434 


gr. xv. 


2 


= 


.0308 


3 2 


2 = 30.868 


Zss. 


3 


= 


.0463 


JL 
2 2 


3 = 46.302 


Sij- 


. 4 


= 


.0617 


16 


4 = 61.736 


3i. 


5 


= 


.0771 


JL 
1 3 


5 = 77.170 


3iv. 


6 


= 


.0926 


JL 


6 = 92.604 


"iss. 


7 


= 


.1080 


9 


7 = 108.038 


3vss. 


8 


= 


.1234 


J_ 
8 


8 = 123.472 


3iJ- 


9 


= 


.1389 


1 
7 


9 = 138.906 


3vij. 


Centigrammes. 




Decagrammes. 




1 


= 


.1543 


1 
6 


1 = 154.340 


3iiss. 


2 


= 


.3086 


1 
3 


2 = 308.680 


3v. 


3 


= 


.4630 


G 
1 3 


3 = 463.020 


3viiss. 


4 


= 


.6173 


_7_ 
1 1 


4 = 617.360 


3x. 


5 


= 


.7717 


a 

4 


5 = 771.701 


Sxiij. 


6 


= 


.9260 


_9_ 
19 


6 = 926.041 


3xv. 


7 


= 


1.0803 


1 


7 = 1,080.381 


ixviij. 


8 


= 


1.2347 


n 


8 = 1,234.721 


3xx. 


9 


= 


1.3890 


. n 


9 = 1,389.062 


3xxiij. 


Decigr 


ammes. 




Hectogrammes. 




1 


= 


1.543 


H 


1 = 1,543.402 


liij 2> v - 


2 


= 


3.086 


3 


2 = 3,086.804. 


§vj 3iij- 


3 


= 


4.630 


4* 


3 = 4,630.206 


5ix 3v. 


4 


= 


6.173 


6 


4 = 6,173.609 


fej 3vij. 


5 


= 


7.717 


n 


5 = 7,717.011 


ft>] ci y - 


6 


= 


9.260 


9 


6 = 9,260.413 


ft>.1 Ivij 


7 


= 


10.803 


11 


7 = 10,803.816 


K>j Ix 3iv. 


8 


= 


12.347 


12| 


8 = 12,347.218 


Ibij ?i 3v. 


9 


= 


13.890 


14 


9 = 13,890.620 










Kilogramme. 












1 = 15,434.023 


ft>ij ?viij. 










Myriagramme. 












1 =154,340.23 ' 


flbxxvi. 
?ix liv. 



12 



WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 



RELATION OF MEASURES OF THE U. S. PHARMACOPEIA TO 
METRICAL MEASURES. 



(FABQUHARSON.) 



One Gallon 
One Pint 
One Fluidounce 
One Fluidrachm 
One Minim 



3,785 Litres. 
4,732 Decilitres. 
2,957 Centilitres. 
3.697 Millilitres. 
0.061 Millilitre. 



RELATION OF METRICAL MEASURES TO MEASURES OF THE 
U. S. PHARMACOPOEIA. 



One Myrialitre 
One Kilolitre 
One Hectolitre 
One Decalitre 
One Litre 
One Decilitre 
One Centilitre 
One Millilitre 



2641.9 Gallons 
264.19 
26.419 
2.641 

2.113 Pints. 
3.381 Fluidounces. 
2.705 Fluidrachms. 
16.231 Minims. 



THE METRIC SYSTEM IN MEDICINE. 



OLD STYLE. 

m j or gr. j equals 
f 3j or 3j 
fljorij 



METRIC. 

06 Gm. 
4 
32 



The decimal line instead of points makes errors impossible. 

As .06 (Drug) is less than a grain, while 4. and 32. (Vehicle) 
are more than the drachm and ounce, there is no danger of 
giving too large doses of strong drugs. 

C. C. (cubic centimetres) used for Gms. (Grammes) causes 
an error of 5 per cent, (excess). 

A teaspoonful is usually 5 Gms. ; a tablespoonful 20 Gms. 



WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. 



13 



TABLE 



FOR CONVERTING APOTHECARIES' WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 
INTO GRAMMES. 



(Maisch.) 



Troy Weight 


Metric- 


Apothecaries' 

Me ascre . 


G 


rams for Liquids. 


Grains. 


Grams. 


Lghter* thau 
Water. 


S -ecifie Grav f 
of Wat-r. 


Heavier! than 
Water, 


1-64 


.001 


m 1 


.055 


.06 


.08 


1-40 


.0015 


2 


.10 


.12 


.15 


1-30 


.002 


3 


.16 


.18 


.24 


1-20 


.003 


4 


.22 


.24 


.32 


1-16 


.004 


5 


.28 


.30 


.40 


1-12 


.005 


6 


. .32 


.36 


.48 


1-10 


.006 


7 


.38 


.42 


.55 


% 


.008 


8 


.45 


.50 


.65 


% 


.010 


9 


.50 


.55 


.73 


Va 


.016 


10 


.55 


.60 


.80 


H 


.02 


15 


.80 


.72 


.96 


Vt 


.03 


16 


.90 


1.00 


1 32 


1 


.085 


20 


1.12 


1 25 


1.60 


2 


.13 


25 


1.40 


155 


2.00 


3 


.20 


30 


1.70 


1 90 


2.50 


4 


.26 


35 


2.00 


2 20 


2 90 


5 


.32 


40 


2.25 


2.50 


3.30 


6 


.39 


48 


2.70 


3.00 


4.00 


8 


.52 


50 


2 80 


3 12 


4 15 


10 


65 


60 f 3 j 


3.40 


3.75 


5.00 


15 


1.00 


72 


400 


4.50 


6.00 


20 3 j 


1.30 


80 


4.50 


500 


6.65 


24 


1.50 


90 


5.10 


5.60 


7.50 


26 


1.62 


96 


5.40 


6.00 


8.00 


30 3SS 


1.95 


100 


5.60 


6 25 


8 30 


40 


2.60 


120 f 3 ij 


6.75 


7.50 


10 00 


50 


3.20 


160 


900 


10.00 


13.30 


60 3 j 


3.90 


180 f 3 iij 


10 10 


11.25 


14.00 


120 3 ij 


7.80 


240 f 1 ss 


13 50 


15.00 


20.00 


180 


11.65 


f 3v 


16 90 


18.75 


25.00 


2^0 1 ss 


15.50 


f 3 vj 


20.25 


22.50 


30.00 


300 


19.40 


f 3 vij 


23 60 


26.25 


35.00 


360 


23.30 


t*i. 


27 00 


30 00 


40.00 


420 


27.20 


f?ij 


54.00 


60 00 


83.00 


480?j 


31.10 


f 1 iij 


81.00 


93 00 


120.00 


lij 


62.20 


f|iv 


108.00 


120.00 


160.00 


liv 


124.40 


fSv 


135.00 


150.00 


200 00 


Ivi 


186.60 


flvj 


162 00 


180 00 


240.00 


1 viij 


248.80 


f 5 viij 


216.00 


240.00 


330.00 



■"Lighter than water are tinctures, spirits, compound spirits of ether, 
sweet spirit of nitre, fixed and volatile oils. ^Ether Fortior, i 3 j =grams 
2 80. 

tSame as water are waters, liquids, decoctions, infusions, most fluid 
extracts, and tinctures made with dilute alcohol. 

^Heavier than water are syrupe, glycerin, a few fiu'.d ex racts, and 
chloroform. Of the latter, f 3 j=grams 5.50. 



14 



THE PULSE. 



c. 




F. 


100 





212 


95 




203 


90 




194 


88 





185 


H) 





176 


75 




167 


70 





158 


65 





149 


60 





140 


55 





131 


50 





122 


45 





113 


40 




104 


35 





95 


30 





86 


25 




77 


20 





68 


15 




59 


10 





50 


5 





41 








32 


5 




23 


10 





14 


15 





5 


17 


— 






COMPAKISOJST 

OF THE CENTIGRADE AND FAHRENHEIT THERMO 
METRIC SCALES. 

To convert degrees of C. into degrees of F., mul- 
tiply by 9, divide by 5, and add 32 to the result. 

To convert degrees of F. into degrees of C, de- 
duct 32, multiply by 5, and divide by 9. 



THE PULSE 



AGE. BEATS PER MINUTE 

In the foetus 140 to 150 

New-born 130 to 140 

During first year 115 to 130 

During second year 100 to 115 

During third year 90 to 100 

From seventh to fourteenth year 80 to 90 

From fourteenth to twenty-first year 75 to 85 

In middle of life 70 to 80 

In old age 50 to 70 

The pulse of women is more frequent, by 5 to 10 beats per 
minute, than that of men. 

The pulse is more frequent, by 10 or 12 beats, in the stand- 
ing than in the sitting posture. 

Muscular exertion, as walking or dancing, will raise the 
pulse from 25 to 50 beats higher. Eating and drinking like- 
wise increases the heart's action. During sleep the pulse is 
less frequent. 

THE PULSE IN DISEASE. 



In all febrile diseases, the pulse is accelerated, augmenting 
-with their increase, subsiding with their decline. The pulse 



TEMPERATURE. 15 

■of an adult in acute inflammatory affections, rarely exceeds 
120 per minute. The pulse of an adult remaining three days 
140 and above, portends a fatal issue. A quick, full, bound- 
ing pulse indicates inflammation. 

A quick, hard, rapid pulse is characteristic of scarlatina and 
diphtheria. A sluggish, full pulse indicates a want of nervous 
■energy. Unusual sloicness of the pulse indicates concussion, 
compression, chronic softening and tuberculous affections of 
the brain. 

A changeable intermittent pulse indicates nervous derange- 
in mt, or organic disease of the heart. 

A thread-like, scarcely perceptible pulse indicates great ex- 
haustion and approaching death. 

In pregnancy, the pulse remains the same while standing, 
sitting, or lying down. 



iEMPEKATUEE. 



THERMOMETRY INDICATIONS. 

The normal temperature of the bod} r in health, when taken 
in the axilla, should be 98.5° F. Eating, exercising and ex- 
ternal heat, slightly elevate the temperature. On the con- 
trary, it is reduced IV F. during sleep. 

In disease the temperature of the body deviates several de- 
grees above and below the normal in health. It is far less 
dangerous when it moves upward than when it moves down- 
ward, particularly in children. One degree below the stand- 
ard of health in an adult represents more danger than 2^ 
above, and 2 below more than 4 above, and so on. As a rule, 
the temperature rises higher the nearer the disease draws to a 
fatal issue. 

The cold stage of cholera gives the loicest extreme of tem- 
perature. It also falls suddenly in some cases of puerperal 
fever, pneumonia, abdominal typhus and traumatism of the 
brain. 

In general, for every degree of the thermometer the pulse 
rises ten beats per minute. The rise of temperature to 99£ 
gives more evidence of disease than a rise of ten beats of the 
pulse per minute. 



16 THE TONGUE. 

In slight fevers the temperature is about 101° to 102°; in 
severe cases, 104°; in violent, malignant cases, 106^°, and cer- 
tain death at 108i° . 

In acute meningitis, erysipelas, scarlatina, . diphtheria, 
typhus and small-pox, it often rises as high as 106° to 107°. In 
most febrile diseases it rarely passes 104° 

To ascertain the temperature of the body, place the bulb of a 
thermometer in the axilla, under the tongue, in the vagina, 
or in the rectum, and let it remain five minutes, protected 
from the air. Should be taken bis die 8 A. M. and 7 P. M. ; 
The patient should have been in bed for at least half an hour 
before the test is made. 



THE TONGUE. 



This organ furnishes us with most important diagnostic 
signs in disease. 

In all acute diseases a tremulous tongue portends evil, but 
it is not so significant in chronic nervous diseases. 

A tongue that is protruded very slowly, or left exposed after 
being shown, is a sign of nervous exhaustion or congestion of 
the brain. 

A tongue continually thrust to one side indicates hemiplegia. 

A bright red tongue indicates inflammation of the mucous 
membrane of the stomach and bowels. 

A dry, tremulous tongue, with brown or blackish fur, indi- 
cates typhoid or typhus fever. 

A clean, red tongue, with prominent papillae, or a white 
coated tongue, with papillae projecting through the fur, indi- 
cates scarlatina. 

A broad, pale, flabby tongue, with enlarged papillae on the 
tip and edges, indicates atonic dyspepsia. 

A tongue redder than usual, or even raw looking, often 
pointed at the tip, the papillae standing out as vivid red points, 
often associated with aphthae, indicates dyspepsia from irri- 
tative causes. 

A clean, pale, broad, flabby tongue indicates neurosis of the 
stomach. 



DENTITION. IT 

A thick, flabby tongue, showing indentations from pressure 
of teeth, indicates gastric and nervous irritation. 

A sharp, pointed tongue indicates irritation and inflamma- 
tion of the brain. 

A thick, yellow fur on the tongue indicates biliary derange- 
ment. 

A tongue with a red dry streak in center, with red tip and 
edges, trembling on protrusion, is typical of typhoid and gas- 
tric fevers. 

A white, thick fur on tongue indicates gastric derangements. 

A lead-colored tongue indicates cholera and mortification of 
stomach and lungs. 

A bluish tongue indicates asphyxia from impeded circula- 
tion, or unoxygenated blood. 

A lead-colored tongue, with thrush, indicates death. 

The gradual cleaning of the tongue, beginning at the tip 
and edges, indicates a tendency to health (convalescence). 

When the "fur suddenly separates in patches, disclosing a red, 
glossy surface, or when the coating is rapidly removed, leav- 
ing a raw or dark colored appearance, the prognosis must be 
unfavorable, and a tedious convalescence is sure to follow. 



DENTITION. 



FIRST DENTITION. 

The eruption of the first teeth in a child usually commences 
at the seventh month, but in case of rickets it may be defer- 
red from one to two years. These first temporary teeth, 
twenty in number, are generally cut .n pairs, and the teeth 
of the lower jaw are usually in advance of the upper, except 
the lateral incisors. 

Central incisors, . . . . . 5th to 8th month. 

Lateral incisors, 7th to 9th month. 

First molars, 12th to 16th month. 

Canines, 16th to 20th month. 

Second molars, , 20th to 86th month. 



18 



THE URINE. 



SECOND DENTITION. 

The permanent teeth, thirty-two in number, usually appear 
in the following order: 

First molars, 5th to 7th year. 

Central incisors, . . . . . 7th to 8th year. 

Lateral incisors, . . . . . . 8th to 9th year. 

First bicuspids, ..... 9th to 10th year. 

Second bicuspids, 10th to 11th year. 

Canines, 11th to 12th year. 

Second molars, 12th to 13th year. 

Third molars (wisdom teeth), . . 17th to 21st year. 



THE URINE. 



Normal urine is of a light amber or straw color, and slight- 
ly acid, but after a meal alkaline; and an adult passes from 
•30 to 40 fluid ounces in 24 hours. In summer it varies from 
30 to 35 ounces, and in winter from 35 to 40. The reaction is 
to be ascertained by the use of litmus paper. If the urine be 
acid, the blue paper is reddened; but if alkaline, the blue 
color is restored to red; if neutral, neither the blue nor red 
papers ehange color. In fever the urine is very acid, due 
chiefly to the acid bi-phosphate of soda. The abstinence of 
food also renders the urine very acid, with a large deposit of 
uric acid and oxalate of lime. It is easy to render acid urine 
alkaline by means of medicines taken internally, but almost 
impossible to render alkaline urine acid by administering 
acids. 

Increased secretion cf urine is found in nervous disorders, 
as in hysteria, diabetes, and after great nervous excitement. 
It is diminished in all fevers, in acute and chronic inflamma- 
tion of the kidneys, in albuminuria, and also where but 
little food and fluid are taken into the system, and in im- 
paired nutrition. A brownish-green or yellow tint of the 
urine is derived from bile; a smoke or red tint from blood '» 
black from carbolic acid; highly colored and concentrated in 
all fevers; pale in hysteria, ansemia, diabetes and nervous 
diseases; foetid in cystitis and paraplegia; thick and ropy in 



THE URINE. 19 

vesical catarrh. In old age it becomes darker and slightly of- 
fensive ; darker in persons who lead a very active life. Dif- 
ferent varieties of food produce a marked effect, both on the 
color and odor of the urine ; such as asparagus, onions, tur- 
pentine, copaiba, etc. 

Specific Gravity.— The normal specific gravity of the 
urine of a healthy adult varies from 1010 to 1025 ; a fair aver- 
age would be about 1020 when tested with the urinometer. In 
diabetes insipidus the gravity may fall as low as 1,001. In 
diabetes mellitus it may rise as high as 1,070, but it is usually 
between 1,030 and 1,040. It also has a high specific gravity 
in fevers, from lack of water, the salts being in excess. An 
individual that has taken little or no fluid, or has perspired 
freely, or has diarrhoea the urine will be scanty and concen- 
trated, with a specific gravity as high as 1,030 ; but this does 
not always indicate actual disease. 



COMPOSITION OF NORMAL URINE IN 
1000 PARTS. 



Water, . . 949.25 

Urea, 26.00 

Creatine, Traces. 

Creatinine, . 1.78 

Mucus and coloring matter, .... 0.25 

Free uric acid, . . . ... . Traces. 

Urates of sodium and potassium .... 1.75 

Acid phosphate of sodium ) 

Phosphates of calcium, and V 9.25 

Magnesium, ) 

Chloride of sodium and potassium, . . . .9.25 

Sulphates of sodium and potassium, . . . 5.75 



Total, 1000.00 



In other words, normal urine contains, in 1,000 parts, water 
949.25 and solids 50.75, and is thus practically a watery solu. 
tion of urea and inorganic salts. 



20 



THE URINE. 



CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF URINE 



To analyze urine for clinical purposes the following arti- 
cles are necessary: 

Red and blue litmus paper and turmeric paper, one dozen 
glass test-tubes, one urinometer with a cylindrical glass ves- 
sel usually supplied with the urinometer, nitric, acetic and 
hydrochloric acids, one spirit lamp, a glass funnel, filtering 
paper, pipettes, potassa in sticks, ferrocyanide of potassium 
and a good microscope. 




Crystals of nitrate of urea. — (Tyson. Beale ) 

Urea. — This is the chief constituent of urine, and the index 
of nitrogenous excretion. A medium-sized man excretes in 
24 hours of this nitrogenized effete- matter about 542 grains, 
which is subject to great fluctuation in health and disease. 
It is diminished by a vegetable diet about one-half, and by a 
non-nitrogenous diet three-quarters. The retention in the 
system of this slag, or dross of the interstitial waste of the 
body , renders renal diseases extremely dangerous. Children 
excrete more urea than adults, and males more than females — 
increased by a diet of animal food, as milk, eggs, jelly, salt, 
water, coffee, and many drugs — diminished by insufficient 
food, at night, warm weather, and a diet of starch, tapioca, 
arrow-root, sugar, rice and fats. 



THE URINE. 21 

Diseases in which Urea is Increased.— All fevers (except 
yellow fever and cholera); inflammations generally; all acute 
diseases with much emaciation. The higher the temperature 
the greater the amount of urea, and vice versa. In pyaemia, 
athrepsia, dyspeptic atrophy, nervous diseases with emacia- 
tion, diabetes insipidus and mellitus the urea is enormously 
increased. 

Exceptions, — In diseases with copious sweating much urea 
is eliminated by the skin. Fevers following great emacia- 
tion. 

Diseases in which Urea is Decreased.— Yellow fever, 
cholera, albuminuria, acute yellow atrophy of the liver, chlo 
rosis, anaemia, paralysis, cancers, ovarian tumors, and long- 
continued diseases with much anaemia. 

In yellow fever urea is formed in the body, but not excreted 
by the kidneys, causing the patient to die of urcemic poison- 
ing. An increase of urea in the urine in this disease is highly 
favorable. The same with cholera and albuminuria, and a 
decrease is unfavoraUe. 

Tests for Urea.— Normal urine contains from 2 to 2| per 
cent, of urea. Under the microscope, when a little urine 
containing urea is placed upon a slide and a drop of nitric 
acid is added, the slide carefully warmed over a spirit-lamp and 
allowed to crystallize, the microscope will reveal, singly or in 
strata, six-sided and quadrilateral plates of nitrate of urea, 
often overlapping each other like the shingles of a roof. 

Urine with a high specific gravity, a deep yellow color and 
a strong urinous odor, contains an excess of urea. For clini- 
cal analysis, cause the patient to collect all the urine voided 
in 24 hours. Take the specific gravity, and subtract 1,000 
from the specific gravity found, multiply the remainder by 10, 
and the product represents the number of grains of urea to 
the pint of urine (with slight variations). For example, urine 
with a specific gravity of 1020, deduct 1000, leaves 20. Multi- 
ply this by 10 = 200, making one pint of urine contain 200 
grains of urea. 

For an accurate estimation of urea see Clifford Mitchell' s 
Urinary Analysis. 

Creatine and Creatinine. — These excrementitious sub- 
stances found in the urine are derived from disintegration of 



22 



THE URINE. 



muscular tissue. Muscular exercise and spasmodic affections 
augment their quantity. Their significance in disease is not 
yet known. 




Mucus casts.— ( Tyson. Whittaker.') 

Mucus. — In healthy urine there is always a small amount 
of mucus, especially when voided in the early morning. It is 
to the presence of this mucus, however limited in quantity, 
that the decomposition of urine is due. When filtered it may 
be kept an indefinite time without change. It has the color 
of urine. All amorphous and crystaline deposits, such as 
casts, pus, blood, air bubbles, etc., are apt to become mingled 
with it, and often to such an amount as to mask its presence, 
or interfere with its transparency. 

The excessive secretion of mucus may be the result of acute 
or chronic cystic catarrh, amoniacal decomposition of the 
urine in the bladder, acute and chronic nephritis, or mechan- 
ical irritation. In some cases there is so much mucus secreted 
that the urine will become ropy, and appear semi-solid, like 
the white of an egg. 

Tests.— It is distinguished from pus by its ropy viscid 
nature, and under the microscope having no corpuscular ele- 
ments. From albumen, when boiled, the mucus is dissipated 
with nitric acid. 

Coloring Matter, Urohematin and Indican. — Urohematin 
is derived from the destruction of the hemoglobin, or red col- 



THE URINE. 23 

oring matter of the blood, and contains iron. Its presence 
and quantity in the urine is an indication of the rapidity with 
which the red blood corpuscles are undergoing disintegra- 
tion. It is increased in fevers, jaundice, and in some cases of 
diabetes. It is diminished in general debility, chlorosis, and 
all diseases of an anaemic nature. In normal urine this is 
found only in small quantities, but is greatly increased in 
diseases of the nervous system, and dyspeptic people with 
mal-assimilation, consumption, cancer, etc. 

Tests.— The test for urohematin is the same as for albu- 
men. When the acid and urine meet, a zone of light pinkish 
red color will be produced in the tube. The more urohematin 
present, the darker will be the color. All this can be noted 
while testing for albumen. 

Indican. — For this, proceed as above, only using liydro- 
chloric, instead of nitric acid. At the bottom of the test-tube 
there will be a layer of hydrochloric acid, and floating upon 
this the urine; between the two a zone will appear, in normal 
urine, of a faint violet, or reddish violet, but if much be pres- 
ent the blue will be so great as almost to appear black. When 
a considerable is present it will give a well-marked light indi- 
go-blue, which is chemically, closely allied to indigo. 



URINARY DEPOSITS— SEDIMENTS. 



Urates. — These consist of the urates of sodium, potassium 
and free uric acid, and constitute the most frequent deposits 
met with in the urine. They appear as a dense cloud, which 
collects at the bottom of the urine-glass. The color varies 
according to the concentration of the urine, from a white to a 
red, having a great affinity for the coloring matter (urohema 
tin and indican.) When the urine is concentrated from defi 
ciency in water, from profuse perspiration or watery diarrhce?t, 
it causes the urates to appear in an abundance when the urin*? 
cools. 

Uric Acid. — This is a nitrogenous, excrementitious sub- 
stance closely resembling urea, but it differs from urea in this. 



24 



THE URINE. 



it is not so prone to decomposition, and does not exist under 
normal conditions in a free state in the body. As soon as the 
acid is formed it unites with the alkaline basis of the phos- 
phates in the blood, and appears in the urine as potassium 
and sodium urates. 




Usual form of uric acid crystals.— {Tyson, Harley .) 

A healthy man voids about 27 grains daily of uric acid. It 
is increased by a diet of meat, by beer, port wine, gluttony, 
great muscular or mental exertion, fright/ in adult life, by 
corpulence, fatigue of kidneys, by fevers, diphtheria, nephrit- 
is, dysentery, tetanus, acute rheumatism, chronic hepatic, heart 
and spleen diseases, atrophy from dyspepsia, incipient gravel, 
and doubled in cold weather. 

Diminished — In j^ellow fever, remittent fevers, albuminuria, 
diabetes, cholera, anaemia, chlorosis, gout, hysteria and pro- 
gressive muscular atrophy. 

Tests. — Heat the urine in a test-tube; if the turbidity 
clears up, urates are present. Uric acid, resembling red sand 
in the urine, (often called lithic acid) will not clear up by 
acetic acid or heat, but dissolves upon adding liquor potassae. 
Under the microscope, uric acid has the appearance of crystal 
line salts, but the urates have not this crystalline form. 



THE URINE. 



25 



Phosphates of Sodium, Calcium and Magnesium.— Owing 

to their solubility, these alkaline substances are never met 
with as deposits in the urine, but the earthy phosphates of 
lime and magnesium are frequently encountered in three 
forms, viz: amorphous lime phosphate, ammonio-magnesium 
phosphate, and the crystalline phosphate. 




Leucin spheres and tyrosin needles —(Tyson.) 




Spiculated spherules of ammonium urate, along with triple ammonio 

magnesium phosphate, and octahedral crystals of the oxalate of 

lime.— (Tyson. Banke.) 



26 



THE URINE. 




Crystalline and amorphous phosphate of lime.— {Tyson ) 



Amorphous Lime Phosphate.— This is the common de- 
posit of urine rendered alkaline by a vegetable diet, acids 
and salts. It causes the urine to appear milky, and forms a 
whitish sediment at the 'bottom of the vessel. It is greatly 
increased in nervous exhaustion, mental application, animal 
food and loss of sleep. Decreasedhy abstinence from mental 
labor, dyspepsia, malignant fevers, mania, delirium tremens, 
gout, and . functional diseases of the kidneys, and in the 
morning. 



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'WKi 



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Spherules and spiculated spherules of urate of ammonium (sodium); 
amorphous granular urates.— CTvsonA 



THE URINE. 



27 



Tests. — When, on the addition of acetic acid, the turbidity 
disappears, the deposit is a phosphate, and the urine will be 
found alkaline or neutral, and the microscope will reveal the 
presence of ammonio-magnesium phosphate. 

Crystalline Lime Phosphates— Are colorless needles ar- 
ranged in radiating bundles. They have been discovered in 
diabetes, cancer and phthisis. 

The Ammonio-Magnesium Phosphate.— This crystalline 
deposit is the result of alkaline fermentation with the decom- 
position of urine, but not often produced inside the body 
except in cases of retention of urine. 

Oxalate of Lime. — This is produced by acid fermentation 
in the urine, and some surmise that it is a normal constituent 
of the urine, but it is probably derived from uric acid by ox- 
idation. It has the appearance of a whitish powder and 
forms the hardest and roughest stone which afflicts man. The 
oxalic diathesis is by many held to produce nervous prostra- 
tion, loss of sexual power, despondency, etc. 




Prismatic crystals of sodium urate, spherules of ammonium urate, and 

amorphous urates, with octahedral crystals of oxalate of lime. 

{Tyson. Banke.) 

Chlorides of Sodium and Potassium. -These form more than 
one-half of the inorganic substances of the urine. A healthy 



28 THE URINE. 

man excretes, on an average, about two hundred grains in 
twenty-four hours. Owing to their great solubility they do 
not appear as a deposit in the urine, the chloride being in ex- 
cess of the two. They are derived from the destructive as- 
similation of the tissues and from the salt taken in the food, 
and food generally. They are increased by mental and phys- 
ical exertion. Decreased by starvation and in many diseases, 
as inflammations, typhus, typhoid, erysipelas, pyaemia, dys- 
entery, phthisis, cholera, dyspepsia, diabetes, pneumonia, 
rheumatism, dropsy, intermittents, muscular atrophy, and 
sexual diseases. 

Tests. — First, add a few drops of nitric acid to the urine to 
make it acid, and then a solution of silver nitrate, (one-tenth) 
which will throw down the chlorides. If albumen is present, 
it must be removed first or the phosphates will be precipi- 
tated. 

Sulphates. — The sulphates of sodium and potassium are 
constituents of normal urine; a healthy man excretes daily 
about 61 grains. They are soluble in water and do not appear 
as a deposit. They may be increased by an animal diet, wast- 
ing diseases, and by sulphurous waters, and are decreased by 
a vegetable diet. Their clinical importance in disease have 
not, as yet, been fully established. In chronic diseases an 
abundance of chlorides means good digestion, and a small 
amount means impaired digestion and lack of animal food. 



ABNORMAL SUBSTANCES HELD IN SOLU- 
TION IN THE URINE. 

The most important are the following, albumen, sugar, pus, 
blood and biliary coloring matter 

Albumen. — Urine loaded with albumen generally has a low 
specific gravity; to detect its presence many methods have 
been suggested, but ti*e easiest and most certain are the heat 
and nitric acid tests. 

Heat Test. — Urine containing albumen, when boiled, the 
albumen coagulates in the form of fine, white, insoluble 



THE URINE. 29 

flakes. Fill a test tube two-thirds full of the suspected urine, 
hold the tube between the thumb and forefinger, at its lower, 
closed end, slightly inclined, and heat the upper stratum to 
the boiling point by slowly passing it through the flame of a 
gas or spirit lamp. Be careful and only heat the upper por- 
tion, so that it can be compared with the unheated portion 
below; if this is done, the slightest change, upon boiling, can 
easily be observed. 

Caution. — In applying this test, see that the urine is of an 
acid reaction; if so, it should turn blue litmus paper red; if 
alkaline, it will turn red litmus paper blue. In alkaline liquids, 
albumen is either not at all or imperfectly coagulated by 
heat. To change alkaline urine acid, add two or three drops 
of dilute acetic acid (vinegar answers well); too much acid 
does harm. 

Some specimens of urine, upon being boiled, throw down a 
white deposit of the phosphates of calcium and magnesium 
which closely resembles albumen, but they may be easily dis- 
tinguished by allowing a small drop of nitric acid to trickle 
gently down the side of the test tube into the boiling stratum; 
if the deposit is the phosphates, it will rapidly clear up, the 
acid dissolving it ; but albumen is not dissolved by the acid, 
but the turbidity remains. 

Nitric Acid Test.— Nitric acid coagulates albumen when in 
a state of solution, the same as if heated. Fill a test tube 
half full of urine, hold it at an inclination of about 45 degrees. 
Now allow about 30 or 40 minims of nitric acid to slowly 
trickle down the side of the tube. The acid, being the heavier, 
sinks to the bottom of the test tube, forming a separate stra- 
tum, the urine floating upon it. If albumen be present, an 
opaque layer will appear at the junction of the urine with the 
acid. In making this test, see that the acid and urine are not 
mixed, but let the acid slowly trickle down the tube so as to 
form a distinct layer under the urine. Caution: In some cases, 
where the urine is highly charged with urea or the urates, 
the acid forms a coagulum similar to albumen in appearance ; 
but the application of gentle heat clears up the urea and the 
urates, while the albumen remains unaffected. 

Urinary Tube Casts or Cylinders.— These tube casts, or 
epithelial cylinders, are molds of the uriniferous tubules, 



30 



THE URINE. 



and are formed in the following manner : An albuminoid exuda- 
tion from the blood plasma, or fibrine, is poured into the tu- 
bule, which has been previously filled with loosely attached 
epithelium. This becomes entangled and solidified, forming 
an epithelial cast, which gradually contracts and is carried out 
with the urine. These casts, or tubules, are never formed or 
shed in a state of perfect health, with the exception of a few 
of the hyaline, bu r are associated with the excretion of albu- 
men in the urine, no matter what may have been the cause of 
the albuminuria. A great quantity of albumen implies a 
great number of casts; and vice versa, a sparing amount of albu- 
men gives us but few cylinders. Whatever obstructs the 
venous circulation enough to produce albuminuria, produces 
the cylindrical casts. Thus, in patients with fever of but 
three days' duration these tubes are found. Acute and chronic 
nephritis, congestion, and hemorrhagic infarctions of the kid- 
neys directly cause albuminuria, and the shedding of tube 
casts. 




\?j* 



Hyaline casts.— (Tyson.) 



Hyaline Casts.— A hyaline, or structureless cast, contains 
no epithelium, and some are so delicate as to be overlooked, 
unless the light thrown upon the field of view of the micro- 
scope be modified by manipulation of the mirror. A cast is 
seldom completely hyaline ; it generally contains a few gran- 
ules, or one or two glistening oil-drops and blood-globules; 
Dm complete hyaline casts do occur. They are composed of 



THE URINE. 



31 



an albuminous substance differing from chondrine and fibrine^ 
and most resembling gelatine. They are the most common of 
all the urinary casts; they are met with in renal affections the 
most diverse, acute or chronic; and sometimes a few are found 
in health, where the structure of the kidney is unaltered. 
Where hyaline casts are found for a long time in large num- 
bers in the urine, they indicate, as a rule, a confirmed lesion 
of the kidney. 




Blood casts.— (Ti/son. Whiltaker .) 

Granular Casts. — These casts are of the most importance 
to the clinician ; for, when they occur in large numbers for some 
time in the urine, there will be found a large quantity of al- 
bumen and interstitial nephritis. They consist entirely of 
granular masses, and under the microscope appear less trans- 
parent than the hyaline, being very much darker colored. 
Many of these granular casts are indented at their sides, as if 
they were composed of several pieces stuck together, and here 
and there look worn or eaten out, as if about to crumble in 
pieces. Urine which contains a great number of dark, granular 
casts, comes from an inflamed kidney; and, if the granular casts 
predominate over the hyaline, the case is one of chronic neph- 
ritis; but, if the hyaline are greatly in excess, the case is ev- 
idently an acute one. 

Blood Casts. —When the cylinders contain blood, they are 
called blood casts; and, if found in urine containing few or 



32 



THE URINE. 



no dark, granular casts, the case is evidently one of acute 
nephritis. 




Epithelial casts and compound granule cells.— ( Tyson.) 

Waxy Casts. — These casts resemble in many respects the 
hyaline, but possess greater refractive powers, have a yellow- 
ish color, and offer more resistance to reagents than do the 
hyaline. Waxy casts always denote a chronic and deep-seat- 
ed renal affection, and are never present in recent cases of neph- 
ritis, nor in transitory albuminuria. Whenever waxy casts are 
present in the urine, there are to be found, generally, all three 
forms of casts at the same time in the sediment. 




Waxy casts.— {Tyson.) 

Oil Casts. — If a cast be loaded with oil globules, it is termed 
an "oil cast," or "fatty cast," and indicates chronic renal 



THE UKINE. 83 

degeneration. The urine of febrile and congestive albuminuria 
as well as that of contracting kidneys, and of most cases of am- 
yloid degeneration, gives us but very few casts. The lesions 
of Bright's disease may exist without any casts being found 
in the urine. They are formed in the kidney, but are retained 
in the pelvis. Large masses of these casts have been found 
after death, in the calices and pelves of the kidne} r s, too large 
to pass the ureters. This fact should be remembered when 
they suddenly cease to appear in Bright's disease of the kid- 
neys. 




Oil casts aud fatty epithelium.— {Tyson.) 

Examination of Urine for Casts.— To prepare urine for 
the detection of these casts with the microscope, caution 
should be exercised, by reason of their scarcity in some speci- 
mens. There may be no deposit visible to the naked eye, and 
yet casts may be found by careful manipulation with the mi- 
croscope. Two or three slides containing the suspected urine 
should be studied throughout their field, using both plain and 
shallow cell slides. The cell slides are the best. Take a speci- 
men of the suspected urine, shake it up thoroughly, and pour 
it into a conical glass; cover securely so as to exclude all for- 
eign matter, and let it stand from six to twenty-four hours, 
the more albumen it contains the longer it should stand. Then 
pour off the supernatant fluid, preserving the lower strata 
containing the sediment. After this has settled a little, a glass 
pipette should be carried to the bottom of the sediment, with 
the index finger firmly pressed upon the distal end. The fin- 
ger should then be raised, and immediately returned. In this 
way the lowest portion of the sediment will be obtained, 
which contains the most casts. Now allow a drop of this 
3 



34 THE UEINE. 

sediment to fall on the slide from the pipette, place upon this 
drop a thin glass cover, and carefully examine with a one-fifth 
objective and a No. 1 eye-piece; being cautious not to mistake 
hair, cotton or linen fiber for casts. 




VJ Q 

Cystin, in six-sided tablets.— (Tyson.) 

Cystin. — This rare urinary sediment, when present, forms 
a whitish, or a dirty yellowish-gray deposit. Examined with 
the microscope, it appears to be made up of regular six-sided 
tablets of varying sizes, which seem to lie one upon the other. 
It is met with in pale-colored urine, either acid or alkaline. 
When the urine decomposes, it gives it a smell of sulphureted 
hydrogen and ammonia, from the 26 per cent, of sulphur in its 
chemical make-up. Cystin is readily dissolved by oxalic 
acid, the mineral acids, and potash, and is the basis of hard 
calculi. 



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Blood-discs . — ( Tyson . ) 

Blood-Corpuscles. — Blood in the urine is often so abundant 
that it can be readily recognized by + he naked eye; but, in the 
majority of specimens, it requires the aid of a good micro- 
scope. Urine impregnated with blood, when of large amount, 
has a deep red color; but, if small in quantity, and the reaction 
of the urine is acid, it has a smoky-black color. If the reac- 
tion is alkaline, the urine will have the bright-red color of 
blood. In acid urine the blood-corpuscles maintain them- 
selves for a long time; but, if the urine be arnmoniacaL the 
blood-corpuscles are soon dissolved, being soluble in alkalies. 
Under the microscope, blood-corpuscles in acid urine retain 



THE URINE. 



35 



their characteristics for a long time; but after several days 
they become somewhat notched or indentated, as shown in 
the cut. Blood enters the urine from various pathological 
states of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, prostate gland, 
uterus and vagina, and especially in women during menstru- 
ation. Urine containing blood also contains a little albumen, 
since blood contains albumen ; and this should be remembered, 
or a false diagnosis may be rendered from a chemical exami- 
nation of bloody urine. 




a, Bound epithelium from bladder; b, Columnar epithelium from ureters 

and urethra; c, Columnar and squamous epithelium, from deeper 

layers of epithelium of vagina; c 2, Squamous epithelium 

from superficial layei'3. of epithelium from 

vagina.— ( Tyson.) 

Mucus and Pus.— Normal urine contains a very minute quan- 
tity of mucus, which appears as a delicate cloud; often barely 
visible, floating towards the bottom, rather than at the bottom, 
of the vessel. When, however, this cloud of mucus is dis- 
tinctly visible, a pathological condition of the urinary pas- 
sages is indicated. Irritation of the urinary tract will pro" 
duce an excess of mucus; and inflammation will produce mu. 
cus and pus, with albumen; as mucus itself contains no albu- 
men, while pus does. Mucus seldom becomes very abundant 



36 THE URINE. 

without being attended by pus; and then the opaque cloud of 
mucus is enormously increased, pervading the entire mass of 
urine, and giving the whole fluid a glairy character. 

The mucus-corpuscle, as it appears in urine, is a small spher- 
ical granular cell, rather larger than a blood-corpuscle, con- 
taining one or more nuclei. A pus-corpuscle exhibits the 
same characters. "When a cell exhibiting the above char- 
acters, with one or multiple nuclei, is found upon a non- 
suppurating surface, it is called a mucus-corpuscle; while 
the same cell on a suppurating surface would be called a pus- 
corpuscle. Thus, while the two are physiologically distinct, 
they are anatomically the same; the physiological difference 
being in this, that a pus-corpuscle is a cell too rapidly pro- 
duced to be allowed to develop into the normal tissue of the 
part, while the mucus-corpuscle is, as it were, only accidentally 
arrested in its development." — Tyson. 

Action of Reagents on Mucus and Pus. — When water is 
added to mucus and pus corpuscles, they swell up to nearly 
twice their original size, the nuclei coming forth with great dis- 
tinctness; but the granules gradually disappear, and they be- 
come quite smooth. The action of acetic acid is identical 
with that of water, but much more rapid. Caustic alkalies 
rapidly destroy muco-pus corpuscles, converting them into a 
gelatinous, adherent mass, which clings to the test tube with 
great tenacity. Urine containing pus, through the action of 
carbonate of ammonium, becomes so viscid that it adheres to 
the glass bottle with such tenacity that the pipette cannot re- 
move it. 

Sources of Mucus and Pus in the Urine —Catarrh of the 
bladder and kidneys; affections of the urethra and ureters; 
gonorrhoea; leucorrhcea (in the female); prostatitis; calculus 
in the pelvis of the kidney, and disease of Cowper's gland. 

To distinguish mucus from albumen in the urine, add a little 
nitric acid ; and, if the cloud or sediment be mucus, it will 
be destroyed and the urine cleared up; if albumen, it will be 
coagulated. 

Bacteria. — When urine becomes offensive, it contains bac- 
teria, and the sediment has a cloudy appearance. 

Fungi. — Sarcinae are often formed in the urine before it is 
voided. Penicillium glaucum grows luxuriantly in albuminous 



THE URINE. 37 

urine. Yeast or sugar fungus is found in abundance in dia- 
betic urine when exposed to a moderate temperature. Vib- 
riones may be found in the urine of those suffering from 
phthisis and syphilitic diseases. 

Cancer-Cells. — Fragments of cancer-cells may be found in 
the sediment of urine when these malignant growths are lo- 
cated in the urinary passages. 




Human spermatozoide, c rmagnified 350 diameters and 800 diameters; 
a, Viewed from the side; b, From the front.— ( Tyson.) 

Spermatozoa. — In the urine of males in a state of health, 
spermatozoids are frequently found. If abundant, they form 
a slight cloud, but generally there can be nothing seen in the 
urine to indicate their presence. Their vibratile movement is 
lost after entering the urine. To show them well a one-fifth 
objective and a No. 2 eye-piece should be used; when they 
will appear with an oval head, and a delicate, tail-like body. 
They are found after nocturnal emissions, after coition in 
those suffering with spermatorrhoea, and sometimes in ty- 
phus. Spermatozoa are rapidly destroyed with ammonia 

The presence of albumen having been determined, its quan- 
tity may be roughly estimated for clinical purposes by boiling 
a test tube half full, set aside for, say six hours, and then ob- 
serve how the bulk of the precipitate compares with the bulk 
of urine used. In this way we can keep track of a patient's 
condition from day to day with great satisfaction. 

Dr. George Johnson, of London, recommends picric acid 



38 THE URINE. 

for the detection of albumen in urine. It immediately coag- 
ulates the slightest trace of albumen, and the test is believed 
to be quite delicate and free from fallacy. It is very conven- 
ient, can be carried in the form of powder, and all that is 
necessary is to warm the urine, drop a little of the acid into it, 
and slightly agitate it. 

Diseases where Albumen is found in the Urine — 

Bright 's disease, diphtheria, pregnancy and the puerperal 
state, eclampsia, ascites, emphysema, phthisis, if there is dif- 
ficulty of respiration, croup, cyanosis, heart diseases, cholera, 
scarlatina, variola, septicaemia, erysipelas, typhoid fever, 
gout, rheumatism, jaundice, syphilis, cancer, anthrax, pur- 
pura, scurvy, pyaemia, grief, with nervous prostration, acute 
inflammatory diseases in general, and hydrsemic conditions of 
the blood. 

Temporarily, after epileptic convulsions, intermittent fever 
and vascular contortions, and from many drugs. 

Sugar. — Urine containing sugar is large in quantity, light 
in color and high in specific gravity. 

Tests. — The best method to detect glucose in urine is by the 
quantity voided and the specific gravity. If the quantity be 
large, exceeding 50 fl. oz. in twenty- four hours, with a spe- 
cific gravity of 1030 or more, the presumption of the presence 
of sugar is almost positive, and the case calls for the use of 
other tests. 

The following test solution, devised by Prof. W. S. Hains, 
M. D., is easily prepared. When once it is made, testing for 
sugar in urine becomes a matter of ease and certainty, and 
it can be kept on hand for use whenever needed. 

Formula. 

Pure sulphate of copper, gr. 30 

Pure glycerine, fl. drachms 2 

Pure caustic potash, in sticks, drachms 14- 

Pure water, fl. ounces 6 

Dissolve the sulphate of copper and glycerine in a portion 
of the water, and the caustic potash in the remainder ; mix 
the two solutions, and a clear, transparent, dark blue liquid 
should result ; this should be bottled for future use. In a 
week or two it generally throws down a slight reddish deposit 
Use only the clear liquid. 



THE URINE, 39 

Directions for Use.— Take a fluid diachm of the test solu- 
tion and gently boil it, when no change should take place ; 
add six or eight drops of the suspected urine, and boil. If 
sugar be present, an abundant yellow or yellowish-red precip- 
itate will be thrown down ; if not, the test solution will, by 
mixture with the urine, be rendered only somewhat lighter, or 
often of a greenish or yellow shade. A white, flocculent de- 
posit of phosphates of the urine is often seen in the mixture, 
and should not be taken for a reaction for sugar. 

Determination of Quantity.— "Put about four ounces of 
the urine in an eight or ten ounce bottle, add a few small 
pieces of German or compressed yeast, and use a cork stop- 
per that is either perforated or provided with a groove in its 
side, so that the gaseous products of fermentation may escape. 
At the same time, to act as a standard of comparison, fill a 
four-ounce bottle with the same urine; and, without the addi- 
tion of yeast, tightly stopper it. Put both bottles in a warm 
place for twenty-four or thirty-six hours, so that fermentation 
may take place in the urine to which yeast was added, and 
then take the specific gravity of the two specimens. The dif- 
ference in number of degrees of the specific gravity gives the 
number of grains of sugar in each fluid ounce. Multiply the 
quantity of sugar in one ounce by the number of ounces 
voided in twenty-four hours, and the product gives the entire 
amount of sugar voided daily." — W. S. Hains, M. D. 

Many other tests are given for saccharine urine, for which 
the reader is referred to Prof. Clifford Mitchell' s large work 
on urinalysis. 

Diseases in which Sugar is found in the Urine.— Dia- 
betes, cerebral disturbances, especially if the medulla is effected, 
pregnancy, puerperality, plethora, tetanus, rheumatism, gout, 
skin diseases, malarial fever, phthisis, syphilis, ulcers, asthma* 
epileps3 r , indigestion, intense grief and old age. 

Biliary Coloring Matter. — Proceed as directed in testing 
for albumen by nitric acid. If biliary matters be present a 
play of green colors will appear at the junction of the urine 
with the acid. This is best seen by holding the test-tube 
before some white object, as a white wall, or a piece of paper 
Old red nitric acid is the best. 

Pus, — Take fresh urine, and allow the sediment to subside; 



40 THE URINE. 

pour the deposit into a test tube ; treat it with half its bulk of 
liquor potassse ; when well shaken, if pus be present the mix- 
ture will become thick and gelatinous, which shows distinctly 
as the substance is poured from the test tube. Pus is found 
in diseases of the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and from absces- 
ses bursting into the urinary passages. The microscope 
reveals the pus-corpuscles. They are a little larger than the 
olood-corpuscles, colorless and spheroidal, made up of cell- 
wall, granular contents, and nuclei. Acetic acid renders the 
€ell-wall transparent, and the nucleus is brought sharply into 
view. 

Blood. — Pour into a test tube tincture of guaiac and spirits 
of turpentine, one-half drachm of each; shake into an emul- 
sion; then incline the test-tube about 45 degrees, and let two 
drachms of urine trickle down the side. After standing a few 
moments the urine sinks to the bottom of the test-tube, it 
being heavier than the emulsion. If blood be present, a blu- 
ish layer will appear between the two, of greater or less in- 
tensity of color, according to the amount present; but if there 
is no blood in the specimen, the layer will be of a dirty yel- 
low. If the guaiac be diluted with four times its bulk of 
alcohol, the test will be much more delicate and sensitive to 
very small traces of blood. 

Under the microscope blood-corpuscles are readily recog- 
nized by the optical properties due to their biconcave centers. 

Blood is found in the urine under the following conditions: 
Acute congestion, inflammation of the kidneys, calculus, 
cancer, tubercle, parasites, pyelitis, bladder and urethral 
affections, menstruation, uterine or vaginal hemorrhage, 
hemorrhoids and traumatism. 



THE TJKINE. 



41 



EOEM FOE EECOEDDSTG ITEINAEY EX- 
AMINATIONS. 



Name Date. 



PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERS. 

Total quantity in twenty-four hours.. 

Color, 

Odor, . 

Reaction, ,.-... 

Specific gravity, . . ' 

Albumen, - 

Sugar, . • 

Quantity and general appearance of the deposit, 

MICROSCOPICAL APPEARANCE. 

■Crystals, 

Casts, 

Anatomical elements, 

Other morphological elements, .... 



QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. 

Urea, proportion of, per fluid ounce, 

" percentage, 

<c total quantity of, in twenty-four hours. 
Chlorine, proportion of, per fluid ounce, 
" percentage of, ..... 

total quantity of, in twenty-four hours, 
Phosphoric acid, proportion of, per fluid ounce, 

" percentage of, 

total quantity of, in twenty-four hours, 
proportion of, combined with alkalies, 
proportion of, combined with earths, 
Nitric acid, proportion of, per fluid ounce, . 

" percentage of, * . 

" total quantity of, in twenty four hours, . 






42 



MILK. 




Perfect human milk, the globules measuring on an average 1-3500 of an 
inch in diameter.— (Henke.) 



WOMAN'S AND COW'S MILK. 



Milk js a secretion of the mammary glands, which is pro- 
duced by certain processes of diffusion from the blood, ac- 
companied by a dissolution of the gland cells. C. Von Voit 
says: " Milk consists of liquified cells. All mammals are, 
therefore, carnivorous; for they sustain themselves by con- 
suming a portion of the body of their mother/' 

The period of Lactation. — In women this lasts from nine to- 
eighteen months; in the cow, about ten months. To keep the 
production of milk during the whole period of lactation in a 
satisfactory state, good food is absolutely requisite. The 
quantities of milk and butter are increased with the amount 
of nitrogenous material in the food, and the production of 
milk is greatly fostered by pure water of an even temper- 
ature. Moderate exercise in the open air is advisable. Hard 
work and long journeys diminish yield and quality of milk. 

The constitution is reproduced in the milk. The milk of 
the strong, on the average, is richer than the milk from the 
weaker. Inferior food and w T ater produce an inferior milk. 



MILK. 43 




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Good milk, but not in a state oi rapid development, the globules being 
too small, measuring only 1-6000 of an inch in diameter.— (Henke.) 

General Physical Properties.— As is well known, milk is 
an opaque, white, or more or less yellowish fluid, feeling 
greasy between the fingers, and with a neutral reaction, which 
is determined by the use of blue and red litmus paper. If the 
blue be turned red, we have an acid reaction ; but, if the red 
is turned blue, it is alkaline. !STo change on either would 
prove a neutral reaction. If not neutral, it is better to be 
alkaline. 

The microscope reveals the presence of innumerable small 
milk-globules, or fat-cells, suspended in a pellucid fluid ; 
sometimes epithelial cells, gland-cells and lower organisms, 
with a specific gravity vaiwing from 1.025 to 1.038. 

Chemical Constituents,— Water occupies the first place, 
being present in quantity of 87 per cent. 

The albuminates of milk are 1. Albumen, probably identi- 
cal with blood albumen. 2. Protoalbumens, which with the 
albumen form the caseine. 3. Arroprotein, or albumen 
with albuminoid characteristics. 4. Synto-protalbumens, 
which are obtained from albuminates by acids, and peptones. 

Peptones {Digested Albuminates). — Milk contains also a 
large quantity of incompletely digested albuminates, which 
are called protalbumens and synto-pvotalbumens. The protal- 
bumens are acid, and soluble in alkalies. The synto-protal- 



44 MILK. 

bumens have a neutral reaction, and do not combine with 
alkalies but with acids. They act, therefore, as bases, and 
are insoluble in water; but they are soluble in 50 per cent, 
alcohol. This may be regarded. as a new constituent of milk. 
The known caseine, albumen and lacto-protein do not exist, 
and it is better to class them under the general denomination 
of albuminates. Of the thirteen per cent, of solid matter in 
one hundred parts of milk, a little less than one-half is sugar 
of milk, and nearly a third is the so-called caseine, with soda, 
(alkali albuminate). About one-quarter of the solid matter 
consists of butter, with various salts of the blood. 

Milk contains all the constituents of food, in the proper 
proportions for the nutrition of the infant, and is normally 
curdled in the stomach before its alkaline albuminate is con- 
verted into peptone by the gastric juice. 

Normal Milk. — In its normal state milk is opaque, white 
to yellow ; being whiter in winter than in summer, owing to 
the richness of food in chlorophyll during the summer, the 
first part of the milk being more watery than the last. 

Keddish Milk.— This is produced in the cow by a general 
diseased condition, as anthrax, inflammation of the udder, 
red murrain, etc. Such milk contains blood-corpuscles, and 
gives, on standing, a sediment; and, of course, it is unfit for 
use. 

Yellow Milk.— The yellow color may be produced by vege- 
table pigments. It is also observed in jaundice, congestion and 
inflammation of the udder, which is often characterized by 
the formation of stringy, skinny and lumpy coagula, which 
sink to the bottom on standing. 

Bluish Milk.— A blue color in milk may be produced by 
blue vegetable pigments, but is seldom seen at the time of 
milking. Under the influence of certain ferments, it 
often shows beautiful indigo-blue spots on the surface of the 
milk or cream, which are composed of fungi, and can be seen 
with the naked eye ; but long before this the microscope 
shows the presence of mycelium, vibriones and bacteria in such 
milk. 

When and why this fungus makes its appearance is not 
known; but it is supposed to be a dye-stuff standing in near 



MILK. 45 

relation to the aniline dyes. It can be banished by extreme 
cleanliness and the use of disinfectants. 




Very poor, thin milk, not capable of supporting life.— (llenke.) 

Watery Milk.— This is strikingly fluid, and of a bluish- 
white color. It is poor in solids, especially in fats (milk-glob- 
ules), and its specific gravity is below the normal. "Watered 
milk contains fat globules of the same size as they are 
found in normal milk, but in a less proportion, according to 
the quantity of water added. It is generally derived from 
cows under inferior treatment, or when fed with poor, watery 
food. Those who adulterate milk mostly confine their oper- 
ations to watering, and the mixing of skim milk with whole 
milk, in various proportions, and then use foreign substances, 
to disguise the unnatural appearance of the milk, using the 
following substances : sugar, gum Arabic, starch, dextrine, 
egg, albumen, yolk of eggs, earthy substances, alkalies and 
dyes to blend the color. 

Pus. — Pus corpuscles in milk appear as pale, globular 
bodies of varying size, with a slight granulated surface, which 
disappear on addition of acetic acid, while the corpuscles be- 
come enlarged. They are found in mammary abscesses and 
ulcerations of the interior of the cow's udder. 

Bitter Milk. — The bitterness is developed some time after 
the milk is drawn from the cow, and is accompanied by sour- 






46 MILK. 

ing\ The chemical changes which then take place are not 
known, hut the development of gas seems to indicate a fer- 
mentation, which is probably an incipient state of putrid de- 
composition. Bitter herbs, like absinthium, produce bitter 
milk. 

Sour Milk. — Milk sours most frequently in sultry, hot 
weather during the summer, especially during storms accom- 
panied with much lightning. It may arise from disease of the 
udder, or from the cow not being completely milked. Such 
milk curdles when heated. Cows fed on fermenting brewer's 
and distiller's grains and wash, give milk in fermentation. If a 
drop of such milk is put upon blue litmus paper, it turns to red, 
showing that it has an acid reaction. The sale of such milk 
should be prevented, for it is the cause of many diseases of 
the digestive organs, particularly cholera infantum. 

Brewer's Grains and Distillery Swill Milk.— The in- 
fluence upon the milk of cows fed with brewer's grains and 
distillery swill is to produce an inferior milk, very poor in 
fat and sugar. Clark found that the fat globules of such 
milk are small and few, and that they are disposed to adhere 
together, forming aggregates of considerable size. In two 
specimens uncommon numbers of epithelial cells were ob- 
served,- some of which showed a peculiar granulation, while 
others were colored. Some were very small, and enclosed 
butter globules, thus showing that they had formed the coat- 
ing of the lacteal ducts, and that they had loosened before 
their inner structure had been perfected. The deleterious in- 
fluence on the health of consumers, especially that of children, 
which is caused by such milk, has been traced to the circum- 
stance that it does not easily coagulate, and that the butter 
globules are frequently united to large masses. This causes 
indigestion, irritation, and colliquative diarrhoea. It is said 
that this swill milk is often in a state of commencing fer- 
mentation when drawn from the cow, positive proof that it 
should never be used as a food for infants. 

Putrid Milk.— Putrid decomposition of milk has been ob- 
served from untidy handling, keeping, and feeding with 
tainted food and crude, rancid bone dust, which at one time 
had been recommended as tending to increase the milk. The 



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MILK, 47 

cream of such milk is off-color, and breaks from ascending 
sulphureted hydrogen gas. 

Lower Organisms. — The formation of fungi in milk is a 
very complicated process; they embrace a cyclus of the most 
heterogeneous shapes, and can only be seen with the naked 
eye when they are grouped together in dense masses. The 
microscope reveals oidium lactis, penicillium glaucum Link, 
dictypstelium mucoroides Bref, mucor racemosus Fres, myceli- 
um, vibrios, bacteria, zoogloza and monades. These various 
forms of fungi depend for their development on the nature of 
the substance upon which they grow. The air contains, nor- 
mally, fungi; but it contains far more in damp and badly 
ventilated stables. It is, therefore, but natural that milk pro- 
duced and drawn in such stables should contain them, since 
the air cannot be excluded. When milk, on standing, sours 
or decomposes, we find, therefore, always fungi, whether the 
process is a normal or an abnormal one. These changes are 
supposed to be due to fermentation. Such milk has a blue 
color, and is a poison to infants when used as a food. 

Colostrum Milk.— The first two weeks of . lactation the 
milk is filled with colostrum- corpuscles, which are fat-globules 
four or five times larger than the fat-globules found in nor- 
mal milk. They consist of protoplasma, which enclose fat- 
globules. The normal constituents of colostrum are blood, 
albumen, caseine, fat, globuline, nucleine, urea, lecithine and 
cholesterine. Colostrum is the first nourishment for the 
young animal, and, as such, of great importance; but it is not 
suited for dairy use, as it will produce diarrhoea, etc. And all 
dairy societies, for this reason, prohibit its sale. Condensed- 
milk factories refuse the milk until the sixth day after calv- 
ing; while in cheeseries they accept it only on the eighth clay, 
since colostrum interferes with the curdling and the subse- 
quent process of ripening the cheese. Milk containing colos- 
trum-corpuscles is unfit for infants. "Women suffering from 
exhausting disease, insufficient food, impoverishment of the 
blood from prolonged lactation, etc., often produce milk 
loaded with colostrum, which, if not remedied, will cause 
the death of the child. 



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CHANGES IN HUMAN AND COW'S MILK. 



Every mother knows that her milk varies in quantity and 
quality, being richer in fats on its first appearance, but more 
watery; towards the time of weaning the salts are in excess. 
Its composition changes from month to month, and varies 
greatly in different women and in different countries, accord- 
ing to the food and exercise taken. Different temperaments 
and constitutions in women have great influence in the quan- 
tity and quality of milk, — the amount of solids varying from 
8 to 14 parts in 100. The richest milk is secreted by brunettes 
with well-developed muscles, fresh complexions and moderate 
plumpness; and the poorest by the lymphatic, fair-complex- 
ioned women, with light or red hair, flabby muscles and slug- 
gish movements. Rheumatic women secrete acid milk, which 
produces marasmus, colic and diarrhoea in the child. Emo- 
tional states greatly influence the milk: the thought or sight 
of an infant in the nursing female suddenly augments the 
secretion of milk. A fretful temper lessens and vitiates the 
milk. Fits of anger produce an excessively acid milk, fol- 
lowed by colic and green stools in the infant. Grief and 
anxiety of mind dry up the secretion of milk. Great fear 
arrests entirely for a while the secretion of milk. All this 
goes to show that the mother should be treated ki'ndly, and 
should maintain a tranquil state of mind, with a cheerful, 
happy disposition. Women at the age of 25 to 35 furnish the 
best milk. Menstruation influences the secretion of milk by 
diminishing the amount and making it richer in salts. Preg- 
nancy diminishes not only the supply, but the solids, espe- 
cially the albuminates, fat and sugar. Colostrum is also found 
in such milk. The continuance of nursing after the mother 
has become pregnant is therefore accompanied by grave con- 
sequences to the child. Sickness in the mother increases, in 
all cases, the milk solids, especially so in cases of chronic dis- 
ease. The average secretion of milk in twenty-four hours in 
a healtlry woman is 44 ounces, and that of a cow from 8 to 16 
pints, or 128 to 216 ounces. 

Vegetable and fatty food increases the amount of fat, Meats 



50 MILK. 

increase the caseine and sugar, and diminish the fat. During 
fasting the milk is poor in sugar and salt, but rich in fat and 
caseine. Warm fluids, especially warm water containing milk 
or starchy food, greatly increase the watery portion of the 
milk, 



CHEMICAL ANALYSIS. 



The chemical analysis of milk is very complicated and diffi- 
cult to perform, hence its omission. Here I will only mention 
a few practical hints that can be readily applied by the practi- 
tioner. First, take the reaction with blue and red litmus pa- 
per; second, the specific gravity with the urinometer or lacto- 
densimeter, which ought to be 1,034 to 1,042; third, observe 
the color, odor, taste, or other peculiarities; and fourth, ex- 
amine it microscopically. 



PKESEKVATI7ES OF MILK. 



To prevent milk from souring, the use of carbonate or bi- 
carbonate of soda, five grains to the pint, is the best. Salicylic 
acid and salicylate of soda, two grains to the pint, have of late 
been highly recommended. Borax and boracic acid have been 
of great service, and this latter, forms the basis of aseptine and 
glacialine, used so much as preservatives. 



DISINFECTING AGENTS. 51 



DEODORIZING AND DISINFECTING 
AGENTS. 



To destroy the fetid effluvia in a sick-room arising from 
morbid secretions, exhalations in fevers, cancers, colliquative 
diarrhoea, variola, diphtheria, scarlet fever and urinary dis- 
eases, take chlorate of potash half an ounce; dissolve in half 
a gallon of water, and saturate cloths and towels with the 
solution and hang them about in the room. Absorbing disin- 
fectants of chloride of lime, charcoal, aluminum, carbolic acid, 
chloride of zinc and burned coffee, placed about the room in 
suitable vessels, answer a good purpose. Chloralum is excel- 
lent on towels hung about the room. 

Disinfection of the Koom and Clothing Contaminated 
by Contagious Diseases, as Small-pox, etc. — First close up 
the chimney, paste up all crevices of the windows and doors 
to prevent the escape of gas; now raise up all carpets, and 
hang up the cloths, so that the fumes of gas may have com- 
plete access to them. When this is done, set a tub in the room 
with four inches of water in the bottom; in the center of this 
water place a stone that comes just above the water; on this 
stone set an iron vessel with two pounds of sulphur broken 
up in quite fine pieces; on this pour two ounces of alcohol, to 
make the sulphur burn readily; set the alcohol on fire, and 
leave the room, closing the door behind you. Repeat two or 
three times, and let the room be closed at least twelve hours. 
These sulphurous fumes, or gas, are the most powerful of all 
known disinfectants. 

Disinfection of Water Closets, Sewers, Cess-pools, 
Drains, etc. — From time to time, as required, dissolve one to 
two pounds of sulphate of iron in a gallon of water and throw 
into the water closet or drain; or six ounces of chloride of 
zinc to one gallon of water; or one ounce of chloride of lime 
to one gallon of water; or a weak solution of carbolic or 
salicylic acids. 



52 POISONS AND THEIR ANTIDOTES. 



POISONS AND THEIR ANTIDOTES. 



When a person is suddenly taken with alarming symptoms 
who has been previously healthy, — with vomiting, burning 
pain in the throat and stomach, clammy sweat, violent 
cramps, hiccough, diarrhoea, and great prostration, — it indi- 
cates poisoning by concentrated acids, or a caustic alkali. If 
acids, the vomited matter effervesces with carbonate of lime; if 
alkalies, it turns the yellow of turmeric brown. The narcotic 
vegetable poisons are followed by stupor, numbness, delir- 
ium, convulsions; opium, by pin-hole pupils; belladonna or 
mushrooms, by dilated pupils. 

When a poison has been taken, vomiting should be imme- 
diately excited by tickling the back part of the throat with the 
finger, or a feather. If this fail, administer an emetic of sul- 
phate of copper gr. iv. to xv. ; ipecac., 3 j ; sulphate of zinc, 3 j ; 
or a teaspoonful of salt or mustard in a tea-cupful of warm, 
water, followed by copious draughts of warm water (except 
when arsenic or tartar emetic have been taken, as warm fluids 
increase their activity). Iodide of starch (made by boiling 
iodine and starch together) is a valuable antidote to alkaline 
poisons. If the nature of the poison is unknown, a harmless 
but effectual antidote will be found in magnesia, carbonis 
ligni and ferri oxidi hydrate, a a. Give ad libitum. In poison- 
ing with corrosive acids and metals, Castile soap, dissolved in 
four times its quantity of hot water, and drunk by the cupful, 
is of great service. Albumen (the white of eggs) dissolved in 
water, is especially useful in metallic poisoning. Vinegar 
and coffee for alkalies and narcotics. Camphor for all corro- 
sive vegetable poisons. Milk, oil, mucilaginous substances 
and charcoal for arsenic and corrosive sublimate, etc. 

Nitric, Muriatic, Oxalic, Sulphuric, Acetic, Citric, Phos- 
phoric and Hydrocyanic Acid. — When either of these acids 
have been administered, the alkaline carbonates, magnesia or 
chalk, should be given in some mucilaginous dr ink. Yomit- 



POISONS AND THEIR ANTIDOTES. 53 

ing should be encouraged. In case of collapse, administer 
stimulants hypodermically, and food per rectum, or oily 
emulsions and milk. 

Aconite. — Administer emetics at once, or use the stomach- 
pump. Stimulation externally and internally. Digitalis, 
strychnia, animal charcoal. 

Alcohol.— Use the stomach-pump; cold affusion, ammonia 
hypodermically; electricity, mix vomica. 

Alum and Sulphate of Alumina and Potassa.— Produce 
emesis with warm drinks; stomach-pump, hydrate of magne- 
sia, or carbonate of ammonia. 

Ammonia. — Administer vegetable acids, as lemon-juice, 
olive oil, or milk given copiously. 

Aniline. — See chloroform poisoning. 

Antimonia and its Salts.— Administer tannin, from green 
tea or galls; free vomiting with warm mucilaginous drinks, 
or stomach-pump. Stimulation. 

Arsenious Acid.— Hydrate d sesquioxide of iron, given in a 
moist state, followed by castor oil and warm demulcent 
drinks. 

Belladonna, — Use subcutaneous injections of morphia, 
camphor and coffee; whisky; tannic acid in mucilaginous 
drinks. 

Bismuth Subnitrate,— Albumen, sugar, milk, mucilaginous 
drinks. 

Calabar Bean. — Use hypodermic injections of atropia. 

Camphor.— Atropia, cautiously; emetics, stimulants, wine 
and opium. 

Cantharides.— Produce free emesis, castor oil, demulcent 
injection. 

Carbolic Acid.— Use the stomach-pump, olive oil, flour and 
water, saccharate of lime, etc. 

Carbonic Acid Gas.— Place the patient in fresh air, use 
electricity, artificial respiration, friction, stimulants. 

Chloral.— See opium, chloroform. 

Chloroform, Ether.— Admit fresh air, keep the feet higher 
than the head, dash alternately hot and cold water upon the 



54: POISONS AND THEIR ANTIDOTES. 

face and chest, artificial respiration, keep the tongue well for- 
ward, use brisk friction, ice to rectum, inhale amyl nitricum 
and ammonia, hypodermic injections of ammonia and brandy. 
If the liquid has been swallowed use the stomach-pump and 
emetics, inhalation of oxygen gas, smartly slap the chest with 
a towel dipped in ice water, faradization of the diaphragm; 
catch the patient by the feet and hold him up with the head 
downward. 

Chromium, Compounds of.— Administer milk, albumen, 
water, emetics, magnesium carbonate or chalk. 

Cocculus Indicus. — Administer emetics, stimulants, muci- 
laginous drinks. 

Colchicum.— Produce emesis. Use demulcents, castor oil, 
opium and stimulants. 

Conium. — Drink mustard and warm water, active stimula- 
tion. 

Copper, Preparations of. — Administer emetics, and give 
the white of eggs. 

Corrosive Sublimate. — Produce free emesis; white of eggs 
mixed with water and given copiously; wheat flour paste, 
milk, atropia, pilocarpin, kali iod., nit. ac. and hepar sulph. 

Creosote.— Use emetics, demulcent and mucilaginous drinks. 

Croton Oil. — Administer emetics, demulcents and mucilag- 
inous drinks. 

Digitalis.— Administer emetics, stimulants, tannic acid in 
solution. 

Hydrocyanic Acid.— Strychnine and whisky hypodermic- 
ally, artificial respiration, inhalation of oxygen, electricity, 
precipitated oxide of iron, veratrum viride. 

Iodine. — Administer starch or flour in water. 

Lead Salts.— Administer opiated and demulcent drinks; 
emetine hypodermically, epsom salts, sulphate of zinc, milk. 

Lobelia.— Administer strychnine and whisky hypoder- 
mically, stomach-pump, stimulants, ammonia. 

Mushroom. — Administer stimulants, emetics, morphia hy- 
podermically. 

Nux Yomica, Strychnia.— Administer emetics, veratrum 



ASPHYXIA FROM VARIOUS CAUSES. 55 

viride, chloral hydrate, and bromide of potash in large doses; 
chloroform. 

Opium, Morphia. — Use emetics or stomach-pump at once, 
keep the patient walking-, apply cold douche, flagellation, rec- 
tal injections of strong coffee. Caffeine, strychnine, atropia, 
hypodermically; electricity, hot fomentations, inhalation of 
oxygen. 

Phosphorus. — Administer emetics, stomach-pump, white of 
eggs, demulcent drinks. Stimulants lvvpodermicall}-; mag- 
nesia in mucilage, turpentine, oxygen by inhalation, animal 
charcoal. Avoid oils. 

Potassa. — Emetics, olive oil in large quantities produces a 
soap; milk, demulcent drinks, vegetable acids, lemon-juice, 
etc. 

Silver,, Salts of. — Administer albumen, milk, chloride of 
sodium, followed by emetics. 

Stramonium. — Administer emetics, morphia subcuta- 
neously in £-gr. doses until delirium abates; strychnia, stimu- 
lants. 

Tobacco. — Administer emetics, Stimulants per anum. 
Strychnia. 

Veratrum. — Produce rapid emesis; stimulants, morphia, 
strychnia, hypodermically. 

Zinc Salts. — Use stomach-pump, tepid water with milk and 
albumen, soapsuds freely, potassic and sodic carbonates. 



ASPHYXIA FROM YAEIOUS CAUSES. 



From Carbonic Acid Gas. — Remove the patient at once 
from the room into the fresh air; 'administer (hypodermically) 
strychnia or atropia; alcoholic stimulants, cold douche; re- 
move all constricting articles of clothing about neck, inhala- 
tion of oxygen. Artificial respiration. Apply bottles of hot 
water or mustard to feet and epigastrium. Apply electricity at 
once, and continue its use a long time. 

From Hanging. — Cut down the patient at once; cold douche.. 



56 ASPHYXIA FROM VARIOUS CAUSES. 

or hot and cold alternately, slap body, loosen all clothing 
about neck. Tickle the fauces with a feather, blow into the 
nostrils. Perform artificial respiration. Inhalation of oxygen. 
Hypodermically use atropia, strychnine, ammonia and 
whisky. Brisk friction. 

From Drowning-.— Raise patient, holding head downward 
for a moment to allow any water to run from the lungs; im- 
itating the inspiratory and expiratory movements, at the 
same time cleanse the mouth and nostrils, and see that no 
foreign body is lodged in pharynx, larynx or oesophagus. Re- 
move all tight clothing about neck and chest. Open the mouth, 
draw forward the patient's tongue, and keep it forward with an 
elastic band or tenaculum. Place the patient on his back on a 
flat surface, inclined a little from the feet upwards; raise and 
support the head and shoulders by some article of dress or 
cushion; strip off his wet clothes and wrap him in blankets, 
robes, or anything warm that is at hand. To induce circula- 
tion and warmth of blood, commence rubbing limbs upwards 
firmly and energetically. Friction must be continued under 
blankets or over dry clothing. Apply hot flannels, bottles, 
bladders or rubber bags of hot water, heated bricks, to pit of 
stomach, armpits, between thighs, or to the soles of feet, To 
induce artificial respiration, grasp the patient's arms just 
above the elbows, draw them gently and steadily upwards, 
until they meet above the head; this motion elevates the ribs, 
expands the chest, and draws air into the lungs. Then turn 
down the arms and press them gently and firmly for two 
seconds against sides of chest; this motion will press the air 
out of the lungs. Pressure on the breast bone will aid this 
motion. Repeat these measures alternately and perse ver- 
ingly fifteen times a minute for one or two hours, or until 
breathing is restored. Another way to induce natural breath- 
ing is to place the patient on a board and in a seesawing way 
alternately elevate his head and body at an angle of 
about forty degrees, and then the feet and body the same way, 
allowing him to partially stand on his head. This 
method often succeeds. If at hand, apply electricity. Give 
atropia, strychnia, or caffeine, hypodermically, and injections of 
whisky per anum. A warm bath may prove beneficial. On 
the restoration of life, when the power of swallowing has re- 
turned, small quantities of warm water, wine, whisky, brandy, 



IMPURITIES IN WATER. 57 

or hot coffee should be given. Keep the patient in bed and 
encourage sleep. During the reaction, large mustard plas- 
ters to chest and below shoulders will greatly relieve .the dis- 
tressed breathing. 



IMPURITIES m WATER. 



Organic Matter in Water.— To a glass of water add per 
manganate of potash, sufficient to give it a pinkish color, and 
exclude the air with a close cover; if organic matter be present 
the water will, in a few hours, become brownish. 

Fermentation Test. — To a glass of water add a syrup of 
sugar, setting it aside in a warm place that fermentation may 
take place. The presence of organic matter will be indicated 
by the rising of gas bubbles. Water containing organic mat- 
ter should be filtered through sand, gravel or charcoal. 

Lead. — Water is often impregnated with a salt of lead, from 
long standing in pipes or cisterns made of this metal. The 
addition of sulphur eted hydrogen reveals a brown-black pre- 
cipitate where less than the 1,000,000th part of the salt is 
present. 

Carbonate of Lime. — Hard water, that is, water containing 
lime, is termed hard, and its degree of hardness is deter- 
mined by its power to curdle soap. When the hardness can 
be removed by evaporation or boiling, it is due to the pres- 
ence of carbonate of lime, and when these fail it is due to the 
sulphate of lime. Such water is unfit for use in the prepara- 
tion of medicine. It can be detected by adding lime icater. 
The lime unites with the carbonic acid, which holds the car- 
bonate of lime in solution, and the lime is set free in the form 
of a white powder. 

Sulphate of Lime. — If sulphate of lime be present add to 
the water a few drops of Nitrate of Baryta, and a white, in 
soluble precipitate will be thrown down. 

Sulphate of Copper. — A needle suspended in the water 
will soon be coated with a layer of copper. On the. addition 
of sulphureted hydrogen there will be thrown down a deep 
chocolate-brown precipitate. 



58 DIETARY" TABLE FOR THE SICK. 

Sulphate of Iron.— Arid to the water ferrocyanide of pot- 
assium, and it will give a greenish-blue precipitate, becoming- 
deep blue on exposure to the air. The addition of hydrosul- 
phuret of ammonia will throw down a black- precipitate. 

Oxide of Zinc. — The addition of ammonia or sesquicar- 
bonate of ammonia will throw down a white precipitate. 

Filtered Water.— It would be of inestimable value to man- 
kind if all the water used for drinking purposes was well 
filtered before using by passing it through gravel and charcoal. 



DIETARY TABLE FOR THE SICK. 



To the invalid there are three important events of the day, 
viz., the three meals, which should be carefully and delicately 
prepared, so that they may be not only agreeable to the taste 
but pleasing to the eye. The food should be in quantities 
just sufficient to stimulate the appetite, not too large nor too 
small ; no article of diet should ever be left in the sick-room, 
for it is the best means to destroy an appetite. 

The dietetics of the sick should be selected from the three 
following divisions of food : viz., nitrogenized food (tissue- 
builders), composed of albumen, caseine and fibrine, as found 
in meats, eggs, milk and cheese, etc, Non-nitrogenous foods 
(heat-producers). These are the fat-producers, as the animal 
fats, oils, cream, butter, cocoa, olive oil, corn-starch, arrow- 
root, sago, wheat flour, potatoes, rice and the gums. These 
cannot be taken by fever patients, and those who suffer from 
indigestion. Inorganic foods (non-supporters of life) are those 
which of themselves cannot support life, yet are very neces- 
sary to the maintenance of the system, and are classified as 
belonging to the variety of alimentary substances. Their 
function is to assist in the process of nutrition. Among this 
class are phosphate of lime, iron, salt, and water. 

Tea. — This beverage should be made a few minutes only 
before it is required. Pat two teaspoonsful of fresh Oolong 
tea leaves into a small tea-pot, pour two teacupsful of boiling 
water over it, cover closely, and let it steam for twenty min- 
utes ; season to suit the taste. It is one of the most palatable 
dishes, if properly made, that can be served in the sick-room. 



DIETARY TABLE FOR THE SICK. 59 

Iced Tea. — Put some ice into a glass, add the juice of half 
a lemon, and fill to the full with tea ; sweeten to taste. 

Coffee.— For one person take two tabiespoonsful of the 
best Java coffee, well browned and ground, beat into it half 
an egg, and add one cup of cold water. Let it stand half an 
hour on the stove, well covered ; then add one pint of boiling 
water, let it scald thirty minutes, season with rich cream, well 
beaten to free from lumps ; but boiled fresh milk is a good 
substitute ; sweeten with loaf sugar to suit the taste. Put 
the cream and sugar in first, and the coffee last. 

Chocolate.— Take one large tablespoonful of grated choc- 
olate, one teaspoon ful of sugar, one-half pint of milk, and 
one-half pint of boiling water. Let this boil three minutes, 
and stir it well while boiling with an egg-beater. 

Koumiss, or Milk Wine.— This is of great value in the sick, 
room, in all fevers and diseases of the intestinal canal ; should 
be used with a champagne tap. 

Home-Made Koumiss.— The following directions are given 
for its manufacture: Fill a quart champagne bottle up to the 
neck with pure milk; add two tablespoonsful of white sugar, 
after dissolving the same in a little water over a hot fire ; add 
also a quarter of a two-cent cake of compressed yeast. Then 
tie the cork on the bottle securely, and shake the mixture 
well; place it in a room of the temperature of 50° to 95° Fahr- 
enheit for six hours, and finally in the ice box over night. 
Drink in such quantities as the stomach may require. It will 
be well to observe several important injunctions in preparing 
the koumiss, and they are : To be sure that the milk is pure ; 
that the bottle is sound; that the yeast is fresh; to open the 
mixture in the morning with great care, on account of its 
effervescent properties; not to drink it at all if there is any 
curdle or thickening part resembling cheese, as this indicates 
that the fermentation has been prolonged beyond the proper 
time. Make it as you need to use it. The virtue of koumiss 
is that it refreshes and stimulates, with no after-reaction from 
its effects. It is often almost impossible to obtain good, fresh 
koumiss, especially away from large towns. The above makes 
it possible for any physician to prescribe it. The cost is about 
fifteen cents per quart. — Chicago Medical Review. 

Beef Tea. — Take a pound of lean beef (rump steak), cut 



60 DIETARY TABLE FOR THE SICK. 

into fine pieces in a chopping bowl, put it into a wide-mouthed 
bottle, cork loosely, and put it into a pot of cold water ; 
heat gradually, then let it boil slowly for three hours, which will 
extract all the juice from the meat. Pour off the juice, and 
season with a little salt, and serve for use. Johnston's fluid 
beef is an excellent substitute for beef tea. 

Beef Juice. — Take fresh, juicy steak, free from fat ; broil 
over hot coals for one minute, so as to heat it thoroughly ; cut 
it in several places, and press out the juice by means of a 
meat-squeezer into a warm bowl; add a little salt, and serve 
at once. 

Beef Essence. — Take one pound of lean steak, soak in a 
pint of water for half an hour, squeezing the meat occasion- 
ally ; then put it on the fire, cover, and boil it slowly for ten 
minutes, removing the scum. Season with salt to suit, and 
serve hot. The addition of a little cream renders it richer 
and more nourishing. It may be thickened with a little flour, 
arrow-root, oyster crackers or rice for a change. 

Liebig's Extract of Meat. — One pound of this is said to be 
the product of thirty-four pounds of pure muscular tissue. 
It is more of a stimulant than a food from which tissues can 
he built up. One ounce of this extract will produce four pints 
of excellent beef tea. It can be eaten by invalids, spread upon 
bread or toast, like a potted meat. 

Raw Meat Pulp. — This is prepared by rubbing the pound- 
ed meat through a sieve, without the' addition of water.. 
This can often be assimilated when no other food is borne. 

Chicken Broth. — Cut the fowl into small pieces, and 
crack the bones. Put it into three pints of cold water, cover it 
closely, and boil it slowly for three hours, or until the meat 
falls in pieces. Strain, and add a little rice, which has been 
soaked for half an hour in warm water. Simmer for twenty 
minutes, which will cook the rice. Season, and serve with 
crackers. 

Bonny Clabber Sour or Loppered Milk.— Place it on ice 
an hour before using. Cut out carefully with a spoon, put into 
saucers, and eat with cream and a little nutmeg. This is ex- 
ceedingly palatable, and a very wholesome dish for invalids. 

Wine Whey,— Put one pint of fresh milk into a vessel, and let 
it come to a boil ; then add slowly half a wine-glassful of 



DIETARY TABLE FOR THE SICK. 61 

sherry wine, boil for fifteen minutes, skimming off the curd ; 
add a tablespoonful more of wine, and it is read} 7 " for use. 
Sweeten to taste. 

Tapioca Custard.— Take three even tablespoonfuls of 
tapioca, soak three hours in a cup of water. To one pint of 
scalded milk add the tapioca ; boil five minutes ; then add two 
well-beaten eggs, and boil one-half minute longer. Sweeten 
and season to taste. 

Tapioca Jelly. — Take one cupful of tapioca, soak four 
hours in water ; to this add the juice of one lemon, a little 
of the grated rind, and four cupsf ul of water. Boil one hour, 
stirring it frequently. Serve with sweetened cream, and fla- 
vor to taste. 

Egg-Nogg. — Take one egg, one tumbler of scalded milk, 
one spoonful of good brandy and the same quantity of sugar. 
Beat the sugar and egg together to a froth, add the brandy, 
fill up with milk. This is a stimulating and nutritious drink. 

Milk Toast. — Toast should be made of stale bread, cut about 
one-half inch thick, well browned. When hot spread evenly 
with well-salted butter ; now pour over a small teacupful of 
boiling milk, thickened with half a teaspoonf ul of flour, and 
salt to taste. If the patient cannot take the milk, moisten 
the toast with boiling water, and serve while hot. 

Milk Porridge. — Take two cupsf ul of milk, one dozen rai- 
sins, and a heaping teaspoonful of flour rubbed to a paste 
with a little cold water, and boil for four minutes. The rai- 
sins improve the flavor of the milk. They need not be eaten. 

Lime- Water. — Take a piece of unslaeked lime, two inches 
in diameter, break it into small pieces, put it into a clean quart 
bottle, and fill the bottle with rain-water. Let this stand 
twelve hours, when it is ready for use. The bottle can be re- 
filled a number of times, as long as the lime lasts. 

Rice Jelly. — Take two large spoonsful of flour, and water 
enough to make a thin paste ; add a coffee-cupful of boiling 
water. Boil till transparent, and sweeten to taste. Flavor 
with lemon-juice or a stick of cinnamon. Excellent in fevers. 

Eggs on Toast. — Drop an egg from a saucer, in which it 
has been broken, into boiling salt water. Cook rare, take 
out with a perforated ladle and lay it on a thin piece of hot 
buttered toast; sprinkle over salt and pepper; serve hot. 



62 



DIETARY TABLE FOR THE SICK. 



Broiled Beefsteak. — Take porter-house or tenderloin steak, 
about three-quarters of an inch thick, broil carefully over a 
hot coal fire, cooking it rare; turn it several times during 
cooking to prevent burning. Pepper and salt to taste. Then 
place a small piece of butter on top ; and, when it is melted 
and soaked into the meat, serve it hot with crackers. Mutton 
can be served the same way. Instead of using butter, lemon - 
juice squeezed upon the meat is very palatable. 

Dyspepsia Crackers. — Take one pint of wheat meal, one 
teaspoonful of butter, and water enough to make a stiff 
dough. Beat thoroughly for half an hour with a potato - 
masher, roll into a ball, and beat it over and over again. 
Next roll out very thin, and cut into round or square forms ; 
prick with a fork, and bake in a quick oven. Brown flour 
crackers can be made in the same way. 

Unleavened Wafers. — Take good dry flour, and make a 
stiff dough, with milk and a little salt. Roll out thin, cut 
into round cakes, which should be rolled again, almost as thin 
as letter paper. Bake very quickly. These are easily digested, 
and are excellent in dyspepsia. 

Per Cent, of Nutriment; Time of Digestion; Per Cent, of Carbon and 
Nitrogen ; Per Cent, of Solid Matter ; and Water 
of the Ohief Articles of Food. 



Kind of Food. 


Preparation, 


P.C. 

of Nu- 
trime'l 


Time of 
Digestion 
H's. M's. 


Ease ol 
Diges- 
tion- 


Carb'n 
w'mth 


Nitr'n 
(Flesh) 


P.C. of 
Solid 

Matter 


PerC 

of 
>vater. 


Almonds — 

Apples 

Apricots 

Barley 

Beans 

Beef 

Beef 

Beef 

Blood 


Raw 

Raw.. 

Raw 

Boiled 

Boiled 

Roast 

Fried 

Rare 


66 
10 
26 
92 
89 
26 

22 
80 


1^30 

2.06 

2.30 
3.30 
4.00 
3.00 

3*.30 
3.15 
2.00 
3.30 
3.45 
2.00 
4.30 
3.15 
2.30 


'5 
'5 

4 
3 

'3 

2 
3 


*77 
45 

f77 
37 
19 

30 

io 

22 


*6 
15 

3 

2 


*100 

25 

87 
25 

20 

.'8 
12 



75 

14 

75 

80 


Bread 

Bread 

Bass 

Butter 


Baked ..... 

Corn 

Broiled 




Beets 

Cabbage. . . . 
Cabbage. . . . 

Carrots 

Cake 


Boiled 

Raw 

Boiled 

Boiled 

Sponge 


7 

io 


92 

88 



DIETARY TABLE FOR THE SICK. 



63 







P.C. 


X me of 


Ease o 




P.' '. oflPer C 


Kind of Food. 


Preparation, 


of Nu- 


Digestion 


Diges 




Solid of 






trinie' 


H s. M-'s 


tion- 






Matter| water. 


Catfish 


Fried 




3.30 










Cherries .... 


Raw 


25 


2.00 


O 






25 


75 


Chickens . . . 


Fricasseed. . 


27 


2.45 


4 


4 


21 


23 


77 


Cheese 


Old 




3.30 












Codfish 


Boiled 


21 


2.00 


5 










Custard 


Baked 




2.45 












Cucumbers . 


Raw 


2 














Duck 


WildRoasted 




3.30 








$20 


80 


Eggs 


Whipped . . . 


13 


1.30 


7 


10 


14 


£76 


54 


EggS 


Boiled .... 




3.30 












Flour 


Unbolted . . . 


35 














Flour 


Bolted 


4 














Fowls 


Roasted 




4.00 












Grapes 




27 


2.30 


6 






18 


81 


Gelatine .... 


Boiled 




2.00 












Green Corn. 


Boiled 




3.45 












Gooseberries 




19 


2.00 
2.30 


6 










Hash 


Warmed . . . 




Haddock . . . 


Boiled . 


18 


2.30 


4 






20 


80 


Lamb. ...... 


Broiled 




2.30 












Liver 


Broiled 




2.00 












Melons 


Raw 


3 


2.00 


5 










Milk 


Raw 


7 


2.15 


5 


9 


4 


iris 


87 


Milk 


Boiled 




2.00 












Mutton 


Roast 


30 


3.15 


3 


18 


15 


100 





Oatmeal. . . . 


Boiled 


74 


3.30 


3 


40 


2 


83 


7 


Oil 


Raw 


96 


3.30 


3 






100 





Oysters 


Raw 




2.55 












Oysters 


Boiled 




2.30 












Pease 


Raw 


10 


3 30 


6 






16 


84 


Plums 


Raw 


29 


2.30 


7 










Parsnips. . . . 


Boiled 




2.30 












Peaches 


Raw . .* 


20 


2.00 


7 










Potatoes 


Boiled 


13 


2.30 


4 


22 


2 


24 


76 


Pig's Feet . . 


Boiled 




1 00 












Pork 


Roast 


21 


5.15 


2 


49 


10 


100 





Rice 


Boiled 


88 


1.00 


10 


80 


6 






Rye Flour . . 


Baked 


79 


3.30 


3 


39 


2 


83 


17 


Salmon 


Boiled 




4.00 












Sole 


Fried 


21 


3.00 


4 










Sausage .... 


Boiled 




3.20 












Soups 


Oyster 




3 30 












Strawberries 


Raw 


12 


2.00 


6 










Tripe 


Boiled 




1.00 












Trout 


?ried 




1.30 












Tapioca '. 


Boiled 




3.00 












Turnip ] 


Boiled 


4 


3.30 


8 


7 


1 






Turkey Roasted 




2.30 












Venison . . . .(Broiled 




1.35 













u 



POST-MORTEM EXAMINATIONS. 



If human milk be considered as having 100 of nutritive 
equivalents, 



Mutton 

Pigeon 

Beef Liver.. . 

Mussel 

Eel 

Cheese 

Oysters 

Yolk of Eggs . 
Cow's Milk. . 
Human Milk. 



.will have 773 
756 
570 
528 
434 
331 
305 
305 
237 
100 



Beans will have 320 

Apricots " 283 

Lentils " 276 

Pease " 239 

Black Bread... " 166 

White Bread... " 142 

Oats " 138 

Barley " 125 

Wheat " 119 

Radish " 106 

Rye " 106 

Maize (Corn)... " 100 

Potatoes " 85 

Rice " 81 



POST-MOETEM EXAMINATIONS. 



Directions. — In conducting post-mortem examinations, 
order and method are of great importance. The autopsy should 
be made from twelve to twenty hours after death. The three 
great cavities, head, chest and abdomen, should all be exam- 
ined, whether suspicion of disease in them exists or not. 
First, note the external appearance, — the size, weight, color, 
etc. ; and all the abrasions should be minutely described. 

Examination of the Head.— Make an incision through the 
scalp, from ear to ear, across the top of the head, reflect the 
two flaps formed, one over the forehead, and the other over 
the occiput. Now, with a small saw, remove the cranium 
(calvarium) by sawing completely around the head through the 
outer table, commencing just above the eye and ear, from 
before backward, and from behind forward. This shape, thus 
cut out, enables it to be retained in its proper position when 
the parts are readjusted. Remove the calvaria by the use of 
a chisel and hammer, or by the aid of an elevator. In frac- 
turing the inner table be careful not to pierce the brain. 
The dura mater is now to be cut through on each side of the 
superior longitudinal sinus; then divide the falx cerebri ; then 



POST-MORTEM EXAMINATIONS. 65 

carefully raise the brain by placing the hand under its ante- 
rior portion. The cranial nerves and interior carotid artery 
are to be severed by the knife, and finally the spinal cord and 
vertebral arteries. The brain should now be carefully in- 
spected, and then removed, and cut into many slices, com- 
mencing at the top, and going down in successive horizontal 
layers. 

Spinal Column. — Examine this by making an incision 
through the skin, extending from above the hyoidbone to the 
upper part of the sternum, being careful not to penetrate the 
large veins of the neck. The parts to be examined may be 
removed from the body, if desired, by careful dissection. 
The thyroid gland, larynx and its appendages, blood-vessels, 
pharynx, oesophagus and nerves of the neck may be thus 
viewed. 

Chest. — Here two incisions should be made, one from the 
root of the neck in front down to the ensiform cartilage; the 
other across the middle of the thorax, at right angles with 
the first. At the lines of the junction of the ribs, the carti- 
lages of the ribs are to be cut through. Now detach from the 
soft parts the ensiform cartilage, holding the knife close to 
the sternum during the cutting. Kaise the sternum with the 
costal cartilages from its position. By a cautious use of the 
knife sever the adherent soft parts. The thoracic viscera are 
now exposed, and may be carefully drawn out and inspected 
in detail. 

Abdomen. — To examine the abdomen, make an incision 
extending from the sternum to the pubes, passing to the left 
of the umbilicus, and then one transversely across the middle 
of the abdomen, near the umbilicus. Before any portion of 
the stomach or bowels is removed, ligate above and below 
the part that is to be separated. 

In every case, as far as practicable, make the incisions in 
those parts which are usually covered with the clothes of the 
deceased, 'so as not to mar the corpse. 

After the examination of the various organs and tissues are 
completed, full the cavities with bran, sawdust or cotton bat- 
ting. The edges of the divided integment should be brought 
together and retained in position by the common continued 
suture. 



66 MEDICO-LEGAL EXAMINATIONS. 

MEDICO-LEGAL EXAMINATIONS. 



Prof. Reese, of the University of Pennsylvania, gives the 
following practical observations to those making post-mortem 
examinations it cases of suspected poisoning, murder or 
suicide. : 

1. Ascertain whether the individual had labored under pre- 
vious illness, and how long a time had elapsed between the 
first suspicious symptoms and his death, and the time elapsed 
after death before the inspection is made. 

2. Note all the circumstances leading to a suspicion of mur- 
der or suicide, such as the position and general appearance of 
the body, and the presence of bottles or papers containing 
poison about his person or in his room. 

3. Collect any vomited matters, especially those first re- 
jected, and preserve them in a clean glass jar, carefully 
stoppered and labeled. The vessel in which the vomited mat- 
ters have been contained should be carefully inspected for 
any solid (mineral) matters which may have sunk to the bot- 
tom or adhered to the sides. If no vomited matters be pro- 
curable, and vomiting has taken place on the dress, bed- 
clothes, furniture, etc., then portions of these must be care- 
fully preserved for future examination. 

4. Before removing the stomach, apply two ligatures be- 
yond each extremity, dividing between each pair, so as to 
prevent the loss of any of.its contents. 

5. If the stomach be opened for inspection, this should be 
performed in a perfectly clean dish, and the contents col. 
lected carefully in a graduated vessel, so as to properly esti- 
mate their quantity (noting the presence of blood, mucus, 
bile, or undigested food). These contents should be preserved 
in a perfectly clean glass jar, securely stoppered, covered over 
with bladder and sealed. The contents of the duodenum 
should be collected and preserved separately. 

6. Carefully inspect the state of the throat, oesophagus and 
trachea for the presence of foreign substances, and for marks 
of inflammation or corrosion. 

7. Observe the condition of the large intestine, — especially 
the rectum { The presence of hardened fseces would indicate 
that purging had not very recently taken place. 



MINERAL WATERS. 67 

8. Note any morbid changes in the lungs, as congestion, 
inflammation or effusion; in the heart, as contraction, flac- 
cidity, presence of a clot, and the condition of the contained 
blood. 

9. Examine the state of the brain and spinal marrow; and 
in the female, the condition of the ovaries, uterus and vagina. 

10. Along with the stomach and duodenum the viscera that 
are to be preserved for chemical analysis, and kept separate 
from them, are the liver, gall bladder, spleen, kidneys, rec- 
tum and urinary bladder with its contents, and in some cases 
a portion of the blood. 

11. As the legal authorities will rigorously insist upon proof 
of the identity of the matters alleged to be poisonous, it is of 
the greatest importance to preserve such matters from all 
possible contamination by incautious contact with surfaces 
or vessels which are not absolutely clean. Avoid the use of col- 
ored paper for wrapping up the specimens. When once the 
suspected articles are deposited in the hands of a medical 
man, he must preserve them strictly under lock and key, and 
confide them only to a trusty agent for transportation. Many 
cases are on record where the chemical evidence failed, sim- 
ply for a want of power clearly to establish the identity of the 
matters analyzed. Actual testing for poisons in cases of sus- 
pected criminality ought to be undertaken only by those 
whose chemical knowledge and skill are of the first order. 



MINEKAL WATEKS. 



Mineral waters are simply complicated medicines, contain- 
ing various salts and gases blended together. The in- 
gredients are derived from the soil or rocks through which 
the waters pass. Mineral waters are often of great service in 
sub-acute and chronic functional and organic diseases. To 
get their full benefit they should be drunk at their source, and 
not at home. The best time of the year for drinking these 
waters is from May to October, and the duration of a course 
is from three to six weeks. When their use is continued too 
long they are liable to do harm. The waters should be taken 



68 MINERAL WATERS. 

before breakfast, and sipped slowly, and an interval allowed 
for a gentle walk between each glass. Bathing and drinking 
should not be commenced on the same day. 

Classification.— Mineral waters may be classified as fol- 
lows: 1. Carbonic acid waters. 2. Saline waters. 3. Sul- 
phur waters. 4. Earthy mineral waters. 5. lodo-bromated wa- 
ters. 6. Chalybeate waters. 7. Thermal waters. 

I. Carbonic Acid Waters.— Many waters are impregnated 
with carbonic acid gas, which imparts to them a sharp acidu- 
lous taste and a sparkling appearance. These waters are very 
exhilarating, and greatly aid digestion, and have proved valu- 
able in dyspepsia, hepatic diseases, gout and rheumatism. 
The most valuable are the thermal springs of Vichy, and the 
cold of Fachingen and Bilin. In America the Geyser Springs 
of Saratoga are the most important. 

II. Saline Waters.— These are the purgative waters, con- 
taining principally sulphate of soda, sulphate of magnesia, 
and chloride of sodium. They have proved beneficial in dys- 
pepsia, gravel, gout, rheumatism, icterus, gall-stones, catarrh 
of the bladder, constipation, hemorrhoids, aphthae, scrofula, 
glandular enlargements and skin diseases. They are found 
in Europe at Vichy, and Nenenahr, Salzbrunn, Mount Dore, 
Berlin, Gushfibel, Apollinaris, Ems, Luhatschowitz, LaBour- 
boule. Bitter waters— Hunyadi Janos, Pullna, Seidlitz, Ep- 
som, Beulah, Purton, Cheltenham, Leamington, Friedrichs- 
hall, and Scarborough. Compound soda waters— Carlsbad, 
Marienbad, Franzensbad and Taraap. Common salt toaters — 
Hamburg, Kissengen, Baden-Baden, Wiesbaden, Reichen- 
hall, Kreuznach, Harrogate. In America — St. Catharines, 
Canada; Plantagenet Springs, Canada; Caledonia Springs, 
Canada; Lansing, Michigan; Spring Lake Well, Michigan; 
Louis Artesian Well, Missouri; Fruitport Well, Michigan; 
Mount Clemens, Michigan; St. Clair, Michigan; Saratoga 
Springs, New York; Excelsior Spring, New York; Balston 
Spa, New York; Albany Artesian Well, New York; Wilhoit's 
Soda Springs, Oregon, Charleston Artesian Well, South Car- 
olina; and Saverton Salt Spring, Missouri. 

III. Sulphur Waters.— Owing to their impregnation with 
sulphuretted hydrogen they have the odor of rotten eggs. 
Sulphurous waters are useful in rheumatic, gouty, neuralgic, 



MINERAL WATERS. 69 

cutaneous, hepatic, dyspeptic, uterine, anaemic, constitutional 
and syphilitic diseases, and incipient phthisis. They should 
be taken internally, and in the form of hot baths. The chief 
sulphuric thermals in Europe are those of Aix-la-Chapelle, 
Baden, Aix-les-Bains, Bareges, Bagneres de Luchon, St, Sau- 
veur, Cauterets, Eaux-Bonncs, Eaux-Chandes, Harrogate, 
Moffat, Strathpeffer and Lisdoonvarna. In America — Blount 
Springs, Alabama; Piedmont Springs, California; White Sul- 
phur ' Springs, California; Vallejo White Sulphur Springs, 
California; Green-Cove Springs, Florida; Red Sulphur 
Springs, Georgia; French Lick Springs, Indiana; West Baden 
Springs, Indiana; Indian Springs, Indiana; Indian Springs, 
Georgia.; Lodi Artesian Well, Indiana; Lafayette Well, Indi- 
ana; Trinity Springs, Indiana: Blue Lick Springs, Kentucky; 
Lower Blue Lick Springs, Kentucky; Big Bone Springs, Ken- 
tucky; Paroquet Springs, Kentucky; Esqulapia Springs, Ken- 
tucky; Gra3 T son Springs, Kentucky; Olympian Springs, Ken- 
tucky; Fox Springs, Kentucky; LouisA'ille Artesian Well, 
Kentucky; Drennon Springs, Kentucky; Bedford Springs, 
Kentucky; White Sulphur and Tea Springs, Kentucky; De 
Soto Springs, Louisiana; White Sulphur Springs, Louisiana; 
Alpena Well, Michigan; Sharon Springs, New York; Masse- 
na Springs, New York; Dryden Springs, New York; Chitte- 
nango Springs, New York; Richfield Springs, New York; 
Avon Springs, New York; Longmuir's Well, New York; Cher- 
ry Vallejo Springs, New York; Clifton Springs, New York; 
Columbia Springs, New York; White Sulphur Springs, New 
York; Shocco Springs, North Carolina; Warren White Sul- 
phur, North Carolina; White Sulphur Springs, Ohio; White 
Sulphur Springs, North Carolina; Minnequa Springs, Penn- 
sylvania; Carlisle Springs, Pennsylvania; Glenn Springs, 
South Carolina; Sitka, Alaska; Alburg Springs, Vermont; 
Jordan White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; Highgate Springs, 
Vermont ; Newburg Springs, Vermont; Yellow Sulphur 
Springs, Virginia; Buffalo Springs, Virginia; Co3 x ner's Springs, 
Virginia; Eggleston's Springs, Virginia; Botetourt Springs, 
Virginia; Cold White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; Montgomery 
White Sulphur Springs, Virginia; Huguenot Springs, Vir- 
ginia; Burner's Spring, Virginia; Roanoke Red Sulphur 
Springs, Virginia; Dagger's Spring, Virginia; Grayson Sul- 
phur Spring, Virginia; Greenbrier White Sulphur Spring, 



70 MINERAL WATERS. 

Virginia; Salt Sulphur Springs, Virginia; Red Sulphur 
Springs, Virginia; Blue Sulphur Springs, Virginia; Sandwich 
Springs, Canada, and Charlotsville Springs, Canada. 

Earthy Mineral, and Ido-Bromated Mineral Waters.— 
In these waters the carbonates of lime and magnesia, with a 
little silica and iron, predominate. Full doses purge. They 
have proved beneficial in the uric acid diathesis, gout, rheu- 
matism, vesical catarrh, chronic skin diseases, uterine tumors, 
and old constitutional syphilis. In Europe they are chiefly 
found in Baden-Baden, Kreuznach, Wildungen, Gerog-Vic- 
torquelle, Weissenburg, Leuk, Helenenquelle, Lippspringe 
and Inselbad. In America: Butterworth Springs, Michigan ; 
Eaton Rapids Wells, Michigan ; Leslie Well, Michigan ; Hub- 
bardston Well, Michigan ; Yellow Springs, Ohio; Gettysburg 
Spring, Pennsylvania, Clarendon Springs, Vermont ; Sweet 
Springs, West Virginia; Berkeley Springs, West Virginia ; 
Alleghany Springs, Virginia ; Bethesda Springs, Wisconsin ; 
Holston Springs, Virginia, and Clysmic Spring Water, Wis- 
consin. 

YI. Chalybeate Waters. — A large number of waters con- 
tain small quantities of iron, but none are considered as be- 
longing to the ferruginous class unless the proportion of 
metal is considerable. They have an astringent and inky 
taste, without the water is highly charged with carbonic acid 
gas. They increase the appetite, promote digestion, stimu- 
late the action of the heart, and increase the red corpuscles 
of the blood, and have proved beneficial in anaemia in all its 
forms, chlorosis, dyspepsia, phthisis and functional diseases 
of the genitive organs. In Europe the best waters are found 
in Schwalbach, Pyrmont, Bruckenan, Cheltenham, Tunbridge 
Wells, Franzensbad, Bocklet and Harrogate. In America . 
Bailey Springs, Alabama ; Fry's Soda Spring, California ; 
Stafford Springs, Connecticut ; Greencastle Springs, Indiana ; 
Catoosa Springs, Georgia ; Madison Springs, Georgia ; Estil 
Springs, Kentucky ; Knightstown Spring, Indiana ; Schuyler 
County Springs, Illinois ; Hopkington Springs, Massachu- 
setts; Owosso Spring, Michigan; Schooley's Mountain Spring, 
New Jersey ; Cooper's Well, Mississippi ; Ocean Springs, 
Mississippi ; Oak Rock Orchard Acid Springs, New York ; 
Sharon Springs, New York ; Mineral Spring, New Jersey ; 
Adams Springs, Ohio ; Cresson Springs, Pennsylvania , 



MASSAGE. 7 1 

Blossburg Springs, Pennsylvania; Fayette Springs, Pennsylva- 
nia ; Montvale Springs, Tennessee ; Beersheba Springs, Ten- 
nessee ; Rawle}' Springs, Virginia ; Sweet Chalybeate Springs, 
Virginia ; Rockbridge Alum Springs, Virginia ; Pulaski Alum 
Springs, Virginia ; Bath Alum Springs, Virginia ; Stribling 
Springs, Virginia ; Church Hill Alum Springs, Virginia ; Bed- 
ford Alum Springs, Virginia, and Variety Springs, Virginia. 
VII. Thermal Waters. — All waters possessing an unvary- 
ing temperature above 85° Fahrenheit are included under this 
designation. They are chiefly used for bathing, and in this 
their efficacy mainly consists, in the majority of instances. 
They are especially useful in the treatment of chronic rheu- 
matism, gout, neuralgia, paratysis, skin diseases, secondary 
and tertiary syphilis. The most useful in America are the 
Hot Springs of Arkansas ; Calistoga Hot Springs, California ; 
The Geysers, California ; Paso Robles Hot Springs, Califor- 
nia ; Santa Barbara Hot Sulphur Springs, California ; Agua 
Caliente Springs, California ; San Bernardino Springs, Cali- 
fornia ; Skaggs's Hot Springs, California ; Gilroy Hot Spring, 
California ; Lake Tahoe Hot Springs, California ; Idaho Hot 
Springs, Colorado ; Middle Park Hot Sulphur Springs, Col- 
orado; Warm Springs, North Carolina; Agua Caliente, New 
Mexico; Warm Springs, Georgia; Lebanon Springs, New York; 
Pueblo Hot Springs, Nevada ; Volcano Springs, Nevada ; 
Des Chutes Hot Springs, Oregon ; Hot Springs, Virginia ; 
Salt Lake Hot Springs. Utah ; Warm Springs, Virginia ; Heal- 
ing Springs, Virginia ; American Geysers, Wyoming Terri- 
tory ; Canon City Hot Springs, Colorado. 



MASSAGE. 



The term massage signifies to knead, or shampoo; or a 
process of rubbing, friction and percussion of the body. 

Method. — First by Friction. This consists of rubbing, 
rolling under the fingers,gently pinching the skin ; and rubbing, 
tapping, kneading and exercising the muscles and joints. 
Beginning at an extremity, the skin is taken up between the 
thumb and fingers and pressed and rolled ; then the muscles 
are well grasped, rolled and pressed, and kneaded, and rap- 



72 



MASSAGE 



idly tapped a quick succession of light blows ; and then each 
articulation is in turn put through all its motions, omitting no 
part of the body except the face. 

Massage by percussion consists in applying to various parts 
of the body a very rapid succession of short blows, not forci- 
ble enough to cause pain. The blows or taps may be made 
with the fingers as arranged for percussion, with the side of 
the hand, a wooden spatula, a small rubber mallet, or by ma- 
chinery made for that purpose. 

Diseases that are benefited by this valuable mode of treat- 
ment are especially infantile paralysis, wasting palsy, progres- 
sive muscular atrophy, chronic joint affections, synovitis, 
contractions and deformities, nocturnal restlessness, neural- 
gia, hemicrania, migraine, spinal irritation, nervous exhaus- 
tion, neurasthenia, hysteria, ovarian and uterine diseases, 
hemiplegia, sprained joints, indigestion, constipation and 
hepatic diseases. 

The effect of massage treatment is to dilate the blood-ves- 
sels, increase the circulation, and elevate the temperature of the 
body one degree. The immediate effect of these changes is 
to promote the nutritive energy of the tissue subjected to 
treatment. The body increases in weight, the organic func- 
tions are performed with more energy, and power is gained 
in every way. On the nervous system massage exercises pe- 
culiar and happy effects, which should be utilized. When an 
inflamed part, a joint, for example, which can be manipu- 
lated, is rubbed with excessive gentleness, the sensibility, 
which was at first so acute that every touch gave pain, rapidly 
subsides, until, after an hour of friction, it may be handled 
with some roughness without causing pain. When the local 
condition is that of pain merely, it is remarkable how the 
acutest suffering is alleviated by persistent friction of a gen- 
tle kind. The same with muscular spasm ; it is relieved and 
relaxation induced by persevering rubbing of the affected 
muscle. 



Compendium of Diseases 



AND THEIR 



HOMCEOPATHIC TREATMENT. 



Abscess (Inflammation with suppuration). — Acute form. — 
Acon., Arn., Ars., Bell., Merc, Silic, Calc, Lyc 

Br \f., Mez., Calen., Phos. 

Cham., Asafoet., Nit ac. Sulph. 

Chronic form. — Silic, Hepar s., Calc c, Calc phos., 
Merc, Merc tod., Iod., Lyc, China, Quinia, Nit. ac, 
Ars., Sulph., Kali iod. 

Mez., Phos., Fluor, ac, Sepia. 

Sulph. ac, Plumb., Carbol. ac, Asafoet., Mang., Carbo 
an., Carbo veg., Coni., Aur. mur., Iron. 

Adjuvants. — Liberal allowance of nourishing food. Change 
of air; sea-air very valuable. To facilitate suppuration, use 
hot fomentations, frequently repeated, in the form of poul- 
tices made of ground linseed, tomatoes, slippery-elm bark, 
potato starch, bread and milk, etc., applied as hot as the part 
"will bear. Cod-liver oil internally. Malt liquors. When 
suppuration is complete, the pus is to be caref \\\\j evacuated 
"by the use of a bistoury or an aspirator. The majority of 
deep abscesses should be opened with the aspirator. 

Acidity (Heartburn). — Puls., Nux V., Salicylic ac, 
Calc c, Nit. ac 

Argent n., Sulph ac, Robin., Iris, Carbo v., Lyc, Bismuth. 

Phos., Pod., Kreos., Petrol., Mang., Amm. c, Phos. ac, 
Carbol. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Alkaline mineral springs. Alkalies after meals 
give temporary relief; as, one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of 



74 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

soda to half a tumbler of water; carbonate of magnesia, gr. 
10 to 15; pepsine or pancreatine, gr. 10; lemon -juice and 
lime-juice; lime-water and milk. Plain food in small quanti- 
ties. See Dyspepsia. 

Acne (Pimples on the Face; disease of the sebaceous 
glands). — Sulpit., Calc. c, Sepia, Stlic, Ars., Graph., Kali 
brom., Kalihyd., Hepar s., Iod. 

Petrol., Apis m., Kreos., Nit. ac, Nux v., Phos., Borax, 
Bell., Baryt. Garb. 

Ant. c, Rims tox., Arm, Puis., Anti. tart., Caust.,Kalibich. r 
Mez., Aeon., Phos. ac, Rumex., Merc, *Granatum. Aur. m. 

Adjuvants. — Dyspepsia is the most prolific source of acne. 
Diet light and un stimulating. Press out the comedo with a 
watch-key. In mild form, use stimulating lotions ; in inflamed 
variety, soothing applications. Mercurius cor. lotion, 1 part 
to 100 of water, with alcohol enough to dissolve it. Apply 
with sponge Ms die. Borax or Boracic acid solution in rose- 
water very valuable. Iodide of Sulphur ointment, Iodide of 
Lead ointment, Rumex crispus tincture diluted one-half with 
alcohol, excellent. Calomel ointment; Iodide of Mercury oint- 
ment. Wash with Juniper tar soap, Sulphur, and Iodide of 
Sulphur soaps, with hot water. If this irritates, rub in glyc- 
erite of starch after washing, or fine sand. Saline mineral 
waters and saltwater baths; Hunyadi Janos water is excel- 
lent. Bismuth locally as a cosmetic; glycerine, one teaspoon 
ful three times a day. Sapo viridis two parts, alcohol one, or 
Glycerine and soap a a, applied to the face every night, 
renders the ducts open for the exit of the sebum. Ointment 
of Carbonate of Potash, Sulphur, or Glycerine and Cosmoline 
in equal proportions. 

Addison's Disease {Bronzed skin ; degeneration of the 
supra-renal capsules). — Iod., Ars., Phos., Caust., Kalihyd. 

Sulph., Carbo an., Plumb., Nit. ac, Calc, Sepia. Cured 
with great difficulty. 

After-Pains.— Bell., Cham., Caul., Macrot., Morphia, 
Nuxy., Gels., Sab., Secale, Chloral, Acon. 

Amyl nit., Hyos., Coff., Cocc, Ign., Am., Ustilago, Gup. T 
Ferr., Bry., Pod., Rhus tox., Sepia, Viburnum, Hyper., 
Zinc vol. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 75 

Adjuvants. — Hot, soothing injections inio vagina. Warm 
poultices over hypogastric region. Chloroform liniment on 
flannel to abdomen. Remove coagula from uterus. In vesi- 
cal paralysis, draw the urine with a catheter. A tight band- 
age will often relieve after-pains. 

Adipsia {Loss of Thirst). — Nat. m., Ars., Puls., Bell., Apis„ 
Lyc, Ferr., Plumb., Sarsap. 

Agalactia {Lack of Milk). — Bell., Calc. c, Oleum rici- 
nus, puls., asafcet., phyt., pilocarpine, acon., iod.,, 
Quinia., Ergot., Ferr. 

Lach., Merc, Merc, iod., Rhus tox., Urtica ur., Sulph. 

Caust., China, Agnus c, Bry., Carbo an., Nux v. 

Adjuvants. — Irritate the gland. First try to draw out the 
milk with a breast-pump. In plethoric subjects castor oil pur- 
gatives act well. An abundance of animal food, with vegeta- 
bles, bread, tea, etc. Milk and soda-water a a forms an ex- 
cellent and useful daily drink, with a fair allowance of ale, 
porter and wine. Beat up a raw egg in a tumblerful of milk. 
Pass an electric current through the gland for fifteen minutes 
at a time twice a day. Hot carrot or linseed poultices; keep 
the breasts warm. Drink one quart of milk daily. Apply to 
the breasts the leaves of the castor-oil plant well heated. De- 
coction of marsh-mallow broom tops. Halsey's Lacteal Syrup 
is excellent; it is made from coriander seed. 

Ague- — See Lntermittent Fever. 

Albuminuria {Morbus Brighti; Renal Degeneration). — 
Acute form. — Acon., Ars., Pilocarpine, Apocyn can., 
Canth., Merc, Terebinth, Phos., Uran. nit., Convallar- 
ine, Ars. iod., Argent., *Bromide op Lithia, Fuchsine. 

Euony., Nuxv., Phos. 

Chronic Form.— Uran. nit., Ars., Ars. iod., Merc, Kali 
iod., Ferr., Plumb, acet., Phos., Nit. ac, Lyc, Terebinth., 
Sulph., Apis m., Kali bich., Kreos., Lyc 

Kali bich., Bromide of Lithia, Strych., Ferr. St., Euony 'mine „ 
Benz. ac. Lach., Gallic ac, Bromide of Lithia., Kali brom.> 
Helleb., Argent n., Gels., Verat., Convallarine. 

Aur., m., Phyt., Sulph. ac, Helonine., Glon., Helleb.^ 



76 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Cup., Phos. ac..*Elate., Eupat., Pod., Dig., Chelid., Gallic ac; 
Salicylic ac, Aur. m., Helon., Caffeine, Erig., Copaiva., Cod- 
liver oil. 

Adjuvants. — An exclusive skim-milk diet has cured many 
cases, especially during pregnancy. At each meal take five to 
ten grains of Lacto-peptine. Vapor baths. Drink large quan- 
tities of water to act as a diuretic. Abstain from meat, and eat 
a preponderance of vegetable food. Flannel and woolen gar- 
ments should be worn. An abundance of out-door exercise. 
Sea air preferable. Yapor baths to aid in removing anasarca. 
Mineral waters loaded with iron and potash. Yichy, Bethesda, 
Seltzer. Eat oranges and lemons freely. In acute cases, apply 
large, warm linseed poultices over the kidneys. The addition 
to the poultice of a little turpentine is often of service. During 
pregnancy, with puerperal convulsions, or great danger of 
losing the vision, induce labor. 

Alcohol (Effects of). — Nux v., Strych., Ars., Dig., Kali 
brom., Quinia., Opi., Phos., Caps., Chloral hyd., Morphia, 
Camph., Tart., Cann., iod., Cimic, Quinia, Alcohol., 
Kali brom. 

Bell., Atropia, Hyos., Zinc., Lupuline, Amm. c, Scutel., 
^SumbuL, Agar, mus., Sulph., Coff., Kreos., Salicylic ac, Am- 
monia. 

Angina Pectoris {Neuralgia of the Heart).— Amyl. Nit., 
Ars. Acon. , Gels. , Lach. , Dig. , Crotal. , Cactus, Glon. ,Ferr. , 
Hepar, Chloro., Ether, Verat. vir., Kali brom., strych., 
Quinia, Agaricus, Morphia. 

Ar n. , Atropia, Bell. , Spig . , Cimic, Aur., JSfaja, Nux v., Olon., 
Ipec, Rhus tax. 

Cup., Dios.,Hyd. ac,Caust., China, Puis., Phos., Cimic, Kali 
carb., Spong., Quinia, Kit. ac,. Terebinth. 

Adjuvants. — Small doses of brandy. Hot poultices over the 
region of the heart, and warmth to the feet. Hot turpentine 
applied over the chest gives temporary relief. Avoid the use 
of tobacco. Electricity is very valuable. Turpentine stoops. 
Friction. Inhalation of Ether or Chloroform, or Amyl 
Nitrite, Flying Blisters. Ether spray over heart. 

Anguish of Mind.— Acon., Ars., Gels., Ign., Puls., 
Cham., Nux v., Dig., Yerat. alb. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 77 

Hyos., Nit. ac, Aur.-, Lye, Cactus, Spig. 
Cimic, Phos., Coni., Bell., Scutel. 

Ankles (Weak). — Calc. c, Calc. phos., Silic, Sulph., 
Calc. iod. 

Thuja, Baryta, c. 

Adjuvants. — Symphytum as a lotion. Massage; in bad cases 
mechanical support. 

Anosmia (Loss of Smell). — See Nasal Catarrh. 

Anus (Constriction of). — Nuxv., Plumb., iEscUL., Sulph., 
*Rhata., Bell., Atropia, Aloes, Mez., Ferr. 
Adjuvants. — Dilatation may be necessary. 

Anus (Fissures and ulcers of). — Nitac,*Rhatania, Silic, 
Aloes, Graph., Petrol., Plumb., Hydras., ^Escul., Merc, 
iod, Kali hyd., Ign., Petrol., Nat. m., Sepia, Thuja, 
Mez., Nux v. • 

Ham., Carbolic ac, Phyt. 

Adjuvants. — After complete anaesthesia of the patient, di- 
vide thoroughly the mucous membrane so as to open each 
fissure, then apply Hydrastis oriEsculus cerate. In some cases 
dilatation with the fingers will cure. Suppositories of Lodi- 
form, — nothing known will cure ulcers of the anus and rectum 
more rapidly. Injections of Hydrastis or Carbolic-acid water, 
Zinc ointment, glycerine of tannin, Nitrate of Silver, Col- 
lodion as a protective covering, Carbolated cosmolme, Gly- 
crole of Aloes, Calendula or Acetate of Lead. 

Anus (Fistula of; a pipe-like ulcer lined by an imperfect 
mucous membrane, secreting pus, with a small, callous open- 
ing near the anus.) Calc c et Phos., Graph., Sulph., 
Caust., *Rhata., Nux v., Lyc 

Aloes, Nit. ac, Mur. ac, Aloes, Thuja, Rhus tox, Ars. 

Lach., Bell., Atropia, Sepia, iEscul., Petrol., Nat. m., Merc, 
China. 

Adjuvants. — Forcible dilatation of the sphincter by the use 
of the two thumbs, followed by Hydrastis cerate; elastic 
ligature. Best of all, divide with the knife the tissues which 
intervene between the external and internal opening; inject 
a solution of Nitrate of Silver, and then use fine sponge tents. 
Iodoform suppositories or tents. 



78 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Anus {Itching of).— Sulph., Nit. ac, Mur. ac, Petrol. 
Ars., Aloes, Ign., Sepia, Merc, Lye. 
Hydras., Lye, Carbo v., Calc. c, Carbolic ac. 

Adjuvants. — Balsam of Peru arrests the itching at once, 
Carbolated cosmoline or Iodoform, Glyceroles of Hydrastis, 
Aloes, Lead, etc., all do good. Borax, morphia and glycerine, 
iemon-juice, vinegar, Calomel and olive oil. Nitrate of 
Silver locally, cold bathing or sponging. No seasoned food or 
stimulants; Tobacco water. Dilute citrine ointment. 

Anus, Prolapsus of (Protrusion of Anus). — Pod., Nux v., 
Aloes, Sulph., Sulphuric ac, ^Escul, Ferr., Strych. 

Lye, Ign., Graph., Fluor, ac., Nit. ac, Thuja. 

Bell., Atropia, Sepia, Phos. ac, Opi., Bry., iEscul., Calc 

Adjuvants. — First reduce the prolapsed rectum, having the 
parts well smeared with lard or oil. If much inflamed, per- 
fect rest; use hot water vapor, hot poultices of ground linseed, 
sitz-baths, astringent injections or suppositories. Make a 
Y-shaped incision, and stitch together. Cause a tight fold of 
skin to support the anus by pulling to one side obliquely during 
stool either buttock. LTse a diet of rye mush and sugar. Milk 
alone will cure some cases. Use a cerate of iEsculus and 
Perchloride of Iron, glyceroles of starch, Hydrastis or Ham- 
amelis. 

Anthrax or Carbuncle {A malignant boil). — Ars., Lach., 
Tarant., Crotal., Apis, *Anthracin., Silic, Secale, Rhus 
tox., Phos., Hepar. 

China, Nit. ac, Bell., Carbol ac, Iod. 

Phyt., Carbo v., Kreos., Sulph. ac, Mur. ac, Arn. 

Adjuvants. — Diet nourishing and stimulating. Ether spray 
or ice and salt bags should be applied to the swelling to lessen 
the • inflammation and suppuration. If suppuration takes 
place, apply hot poultices of linseed, yeast or tomatoes, mixed 
with charcoal. Make a crucial incision, and remove the dead 
tissue. Dry cupping removes the pus, and greatly relieves 
the pain; wash with carbolized water, and apply Iodoform in 
powder or ointment to produce rapid healing. Strapping 
with soap plaster in the early stage to arrest the disease. 
Collodion as a protective covering, Muriate of Lime put on 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 79 

lint and applied constantly has done good service- Carbolic 
acid and glycerine a a is a good lotion. Collodion and can- 
tharis relieve the tension at first. Injections of Carbolic acid 
deep into the tissue destroy the pustule. Iodine applied 
often, cures some cases. 

Aphasia (Difficult Speech). — Acon., Gels., Ars., Phos., 
Stram., Kali iod., Kali brom., Kali bich. 
Bell., Atropia, China, Phos etc., Veratv. 
Adjuvants. — Electricity. Wet packs about the throat. 

Aphonia (Loss of Voice). — Acon., Spong., Caust., Iod., 
Kali bich, Hepar s., Gels., Kali iod., Merc. iod. 

Jaborandi, Pilocarpine, Argent. n.,Ferr., Ant. tart, Nit. ac, 

Bell., Carbo. veg., Brom., Baryta iod., Calc. c, Ign., Arum, 
€up.,Lach.,Rhus tox., Rumex, Stilling., Sulph., Nux v., Phos. 

Adjuvants. — "Wet compress about the throat, Galvanism, 
Massage, Electricity, Cod-liver oil, Sulphurous acid or Iodine 
spray. A crystal of Borax size of pea, allowed to dissolve 
slowly in the mouth, frequently for catarrhal form, is of great 
value. Turkish bath at commencement. 

Aphthae (Thrush, Muguet, Sore Mouth ). —Borax, Merc, 
Nit. ac, Kali chlo., Mur. ac, Argent, n\, Sulph ac 

Kali hyd., Nuxv., Hydras, Ars., Cup. Aloes. 

Sang., Nat. m , Phyt, *Staph., Iris., Sulph., Ham., Canth., 
Eucal., *Rhusglab., Kreos., Iod., Cap., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — A crystal of Chlorate of Potash or Borax kept 
in the mouth, and allowed to dissolve slowly, is the best- 
known remedy. Nitrate of Silver locally, in bad cases, does 
great good. Sulphurous acid spray, Glyceroles of Hydrastis, 
Sanguinaria or Eucalyptus; Bismuth freely to the sores. Weak 
solution of Sulphate of Copper. Wash of Permanganate of 
Potash. Sulphite of Soda, or Carbolic acid locally. Vegetable 
acids, as lemons, oranges, apples, etc. Koumiss. Milk and 
soda-water in equal proportions. Pure milk, beef tea, Liebig's 
food, cod-liver oil, and a generous diet 

Apoplexy (Cerebral Arterial Hemorrhage). — Acon., Ver- 
at. vir., Arn., Bell , Phos., Glon., Opi., Kali hyd., Iod., 
Calc phos., Ferr. 

Amyl. nit., Merc, Ars., Nux. v., Strych., Zinc., Phos., 
Plumb., Bry., Lach. 



80 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Salicyl. ac , Hyos., Cup., Ipecac, Ant. tart., jaborandi, Coff., 
Croton tig., Kali brom., Kali cyan., Baryt. carb., Sepia, 
Coni., Amm. carb., Chloroform, Ether, Lye., Pilocarpine. 

Adjuvants. — Avoid stimulating drinks, especially beer, 
over-eating, excitement, haste, exposure to hot sun, and 
heated rooms, venereal excitement, mental emotion, straining 
at stool, long-continued stooping, tight neck-cloths, hot baths. 
Sleep with the head high,incool and well-ventilated bed-room; 
daily exercise in open air. Use milk and a vegetable diet, 
avoid meats. To remove the stertorous breathing, place the 
patient on the paralyzed side. To promote absorption use a 
mild galvanic current Cod-liver oil. The magnet has acted 
highly favorably. 

Arthralgia. See Gout. 

Arthritis. See Gout. 

Ascarides. See Worms. 

Ascites (Dropsy of the Peritoneum).— Acon., Pilocarpine. 
Ars., Apocyn. c, Apis m., Dig., Ferr. 

Merc, Jaborandi, Lye, TJran nit., Argent, nit., Nit. ac. T 
Phos., Ganth., Kali hyd., Kali nit., Tereb., Plvmb. 

Croton tig., China, Nux v., Eup.,*Elateri., * Jalap, Stilling., 
Iod., Senecio, *Junip., Cactus, Cup., Lach., Spirits of nitre, 
*Gamb., Chelid., Aur. mur., Squilla, Prun. spin., Arn., Salicyl, 
ac, Hell., Mez., Dulc, Copaiba. Acid Tartrate of Potash, 
*Nitrous ether. 

Adjuvants. — Milk diet, warm baths, vapor baths, turkish 
baths. In bad cases, aspiration or tapping gives temporary 
relief. Acupuncture, issues, fomentations to abdomen, Cod- 
liver oil. Mineral waters well impregnated with sulphur, 
potash, iron, etc. 

Asthma (Laborious Breathing). — Fowler's solution of 
Arsenic, Ars., Ipecac, Verat, viride. Kali hyd., Kali bich., 
Salicyl. ac, Stram., Kali nit., Gels., Sulph., Strych., 
Pilocarpine, Amyl nit., *Glanderine, Cod-liver oil. 

Hepar s., Atropine, Nux v., Sang., Sticta, Verat. alb., Lach., 
* Lobelia, Grind., Big., Gup., Phos., Gale c, Iod., Ferr., 
* Sab ad., Electricity, Lye, Iodoform. 

Aeon,, Crotal., Mosch., Opi., Stann., .Tartar em., Zmc, 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. fcl 

Plumb., Cac, Hyd. ac, Coffea, Tabacum, Merc, Bell., 
*Chloral, Eucal., Caust., Kali brom., Kali amm., Teucri., Arg- 
ent n., Amm, carb., Brom., Nit. ac., Aurum, Colcli, Ambra, 
Naja, Puis., Carbol. ac, Arum, Sticta, Cann. ind., Eup. 
perp., *Pulmo vul., Quinia, Asafcet., Sambuc, Camph. 

Adjuvants. — Inhalation of chloroform, oxygen, amyl nit. or 
ether, often arrests the paroxysm. Smoke cigarettes of 
Arseniate of Potash, Stramonium leaves and seeds, tobacco, 
Eucalyptus or Nitrate of Potash. Insufflation of ozonized 
water. Carbonic acid gas inhaled relieves the paroxysm. 
Dry cupping, Turpentine stupes, Counter-irritants. Iodine 
painted over the tract of the pneumogastrics along the neck, 
said to be of great value. I would suggest that the pneumogas- 
trics be stretched; if they were, I believe it would result in a 
permanent cure. Erythroxylon coca fluid extract, in tea- 
spoonful doses, has acted well. A glass of rum or gin often 
relieves. Galvanism of the pneumogastrics relieves some 
cases. Strong, hot cup of coffee often relieves the parox- 
ysm. To soak blotting-paper in a strong solution of saltpetre, 
and burn it so that the patient may inhale the fumes, is one 
of the best-known palliatives. Turkish baths. Full dose of 
chloral hydrate often relieves. Chamois waistcoat. Go to an 
elevated region, as the White Mountains, Rocky Mountains, 
Lake Superior, Lake Chatauqua, Put-in Bay, Fire Island, 
Colorado Springs, Adirondacks and the Alleghanies. To 
aid digestion use freely pepsine or pancreatine. Sea voy- 
age, etc 

Atrophy (Wasting Away). — Ars., Calc. c, Iod., Silic , 
Plumb., Lyc, Hepar s., Sulph., Cod-liver oil, China, 
Strych. 

Nit. ac, Nuxv., Phos. ac China, Argent n. 

Phos., Baryta carb., Alum., Nat. mur., Rhus tox., Sepia, 
Picric ac, Nat. mur. 

Adjuvants. — Inunctions of olive oil, or cod-liver oil. Mas- 
sage, attended with rest. Electricity, the induced current 
very strong at first, then weaker as improvement becomes 
perceptible. 

Back {Aching of). — Gels., Bry., Acon., Atropia, Sulpel. 
Rhus tox. 

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82 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Nux. v., JEscul., Ham., Macrot., Coloc, Cimic. 
Lye, Sepia, Zinc, Electricity. 

Pain in Back. — Acon., Cimic, Tart, em., Terebinth., 
Puls., Bry. 

Coloc, Sabad., Tart, em., Merc. 

Apocyn., Opi., Alumi., Lach., Phos. ac., r Plumb., Ratan., 
Staph., Thuja. 

Adjuvants. — Acanite-Chloroform liniment: Aconite fl. oz. 1; 
Chloroform, fl. oz. 2. Wet girdle. Massage, Belladonna, 
Bryonia, Arnica or Rhus plaster worn constantly. Electricity. 
(See Rheumatism, Lumbago, etc). 

Back Weak.— Sil., Sulph., Calc. p., China, Iron. 

Phos. ae., Ign., Nux v., Gels., Strych. 
Baryt. c, Iod., Merc, Phos., Mac 

Balanitis {Gonorrhoea Spuria). — Merc, Cann. sat., 
€anth., Sepia, Sulph., Puls., Kit. ac 

Thuja, Hydras., Calendula, Argent, nit. 

Petrol. , Terebinth, Nux v. 

Adjuvants. — Great cleanliness. Calomel or Iodiform, 1st 
decimal, locally bis in die on glans penis. Astringent in- 
jections. Dilation of preputial opening with sponge tents. 
Circumcision. Touch with Nitrate of Silver. 

Beard, Acnse of {Barber's itch). — Lyc, Graph., Merc, 
Sulph., Merc Precip. rub., Kali, bich., Ant. 

Kali, brom., Ars. iod., Petrol., Lappa., Hepar s. 

Plantago, Cicuta, Sars. 

Adjuvants. — Sulphurous acid spray bis die. Mercurial 
and Sulphur ointment. Tartar emetic lotion. Creasote or 
Carbolic acid lotion. Iodide of Sulphur ointment, Citrine 
ointment, epilation, Parasiticides. After the free use of 
soft soap and water, Carbolic acid in three parts of alcohol 
applied once a day; Faradization, Electricity. 

Bed-sores. — Silic, Sulph., Merc, Graph., Iod., Arn., 

Sulph. ac 

Carbo. veg., Plumb., Lye, Fluor, ac, China, Mineral acids. 
■Calc. c, Phyt., Carbol. ac. Salicyl. ac. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 83 

Adjuvants. — Lessen the amount of pressure by the use of 
circular air or down cushions, water or air bed. Bathe the 
sores bis die, and dress with the glycerole of Iodoform, 
Calendula, Arnica or Hamamelis, ointment of Carbolic acid, 
Acetate of Lead or Zinc. Apply sponges alternately wetted 
with hot and cold water one minute at a time for fifteen min- 
utes. Dust Iodoform over the sores. Galvanic couplet of 
zinc and silver, connected by a copper wire; one element on 
sore, the other on adjacent parts. 

Prevention. — Great cleanliness. Protect the skin by appli- 
cation of collodion. Soap plaster spread upon wash-leather, 
amadou, isinglass or felt. Wash the skin with alcohol, proof 
spirit, lime water, camphorated spirits, or a liniment of Opi- 
um, Hamamelis, brandy, gutta-percha solution in Chloroform 
bis die. White of eggs with Alum and Camphor, apply twice 
daily. Glycerine cream morning and evening is excellent. 
OliVe oil three parts, Laudanum one part, brandy two parts 
twice a day, is of great value. Silver nitrate (gr. xx.,3j) 
painted on unbroken skin as soon as it becomes red, will al- 
most surely prevent bed-sores. 

Biliousness (Torpid Liver). — Merc, Pod., Lep., Quinia, 
China, Euon., Sulph., Chelid., Uran. nit., Aloes, Nit. 
ac, Mur. AC 

Ipecac, Ant. crud., Nux. vom., Eup. per/., Iris, Bry., Lye, 
Stillin., Muriate of Amm., Rheum, Dig., Hepar s. 

Sang., Verat. alb., Cham., Aeon., Hydras., Tarax., Jaboran., 
Pilocarpin, Kali, bich., Lach., Crotal., Sulph. ac, Mang., Co- 
lumba. 

Adjuvants. — Skim milk, koumiss or butter-milk; alkaline 
waters; acid fruits, as lemons, oranges, grapes, etc.; avoidance 
of stimulants. 

Bladder {Atony and Paralysis of). — Nux. v., Strych., 
Atropia, Uran. nit., Ergot. 

Coni., Hyos., Gels., Fer. et st., Silic, Nit. ac, Ign., Cann. 
ind., Ferr., Bell. 

Canth., Plumb., Rhus tox., Camph., Thuja, Petrol., Caust.- 
Ars., Lach., Calc. c, Sepia, Phos., Baryta, Opi., Ruta. grav., 
Plant., Equis. hyem., Benz. ac, Copaiba, Colch., Squilla! 

Adjuvants. — Electricity, Galvanism. Acu-puncture, Cold 



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84 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

douche. Tepid or cold water svtz .baths and injections, ("ouch- 
grass tea. Tepid salt water baths, mucilaginous drinks, Min- 
eral waters. Sec Enuresis. 

Bladder, Catarrh of (Inflammation of): — Acon.. Canth., 
A.TROPIA, CHIMAPH., Aims. m.. Mi'.uc. EuCAL., K via. NIT. 

Turpeu,, Scade, Copaiba, Ntf.r e.. Lye., Puis., Spin, Hydras. 

Cannabis, Uva ursi.. Coni., Pareira Cubebs, Juniper, Nit. 
iic, Sandal-wood oil. Dig., Apoc. c, Eup., Hepar s.. Aspara- 
gus, Sars., Benzoin. 

Adjuvants. — Injections into the bladder of a ten per cent 
solution of Hydrastis, Salicylic acid, Boraeic acid. Carbolic 
acid, Eucalyptus or Permanganate of Potash. Acute cases, hot 
hip baths and fomentations. Linseed poultices. Cathcterism. 
When in great pain inject two grains of Morphine to one 
ounce of water into the bladder, soon after micturition. In 
chronic cases, wash out the bladder with hot soap and water, 
Hydrastis, Salicylic acid. Eucalyptus, Carbolic acid or 
Boraeic acid. 

Bladder (Spasm of). — Canth., Atbopia, Bell., Nr\ v., 

Stuycil, Sant. 

Sulph., Tlyos., Com'., Gels. 

Nit. ac., Colch., Thuja, Verat alb., Calc. c, Lith., Lye, 
Benz. ac, Nit. ac, Cann., Squills, Verat. alb. 

Adjuvants. — Hot baths. Linseed poultice with Opium tincture 
upon the poultice. Mucilaginous drinks. Avoid coition. 
Belladonna oi opium. Suppositories give great relief. 

Brain Fag (Cerebral Exhaustion).— Neurasthenia, Nuxv., 
Piios., Kali Brom., Gels., Piios. ac, Strtch., Sulph., 
Silic, Calc Zinc, Ergot, Caffeine. 

Frytli. coca, Pic. ac, Ign-, Bromide of Zinc, Iron, ChloraU 
Cod-liver-oil. 

Mang., Opi., Cann. ind., Nit. ac, Amb. grisea., Hyos., 
Cimic., Lach., Arm, Rhus tox., Calcis hypophos. 

Adjuvants. — Rest; change of place, diet and habits. A uni- 
formly warm climate; foster sleep. Alcoholic stimulants are 
often beneficial;' a| good allowance of fats, oils, oysters, 
clams, milk, butter, koumiss, good beef and mutton. Absti- 
nence from starch and sugar. Massage. Electricity. Saltwa- 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 85 

ter baths, sea air, counter irritation, hot and cold to the spine. 
Spinal ice bag alternated with hot water. An infusion of the 
Erythroxylon coca leaves instead of tea is of great value. 
Ferruginous waters. 

Blepharoplegia {Ptosis; Paralysis of the Eyelid)'.— Caust., 
Rhus tox. Atropia, Bell., Zinc. 

Alii/n . Merc, Coni., Aeon., Spige. 

Argent., \ ei it. alb., Euphra., Arn., Cap., Kali., iod. ,Opi., 
Phos., Physostigma, Aurum, 'Plumb. 

Adjuvants. — Electricity of great value. Some bad cases may 
be cured by removing an elliptical piece of skin and subjacent 
muscle from the lid. 

Blepharospasms (Spasm of the Eyelid). — Bell.. Atropia, 
Hyos., Gels. Verat. v. 
Cocc, Cham., Nux. v., Ign. 

Boils (Furuncles). — Arn., Ars., Bell., Hepar s., Silic, 
SuLPn., Lyc, Calc. c, Ars., Calc. mur., Ham., Iod., Kali. 
iod., Quinia. 

Aeon., Kali. brom.,Nit. ac., Apis, m., Merc. iod. 

Thuja, Phyt, Sars., Phos., Tart, em., Lach., Mag. sulph., 
Alumi., China., Zinc, Aur. m., Puis., Nux. v., Baryt. c. 
Atropia, Ant. c, Mur. ac, Sepia., Carbo. veg., Berberis. 
Phyt., Stillin., Lach., Crotal., Secale. 

Adjuvants. — At the commencement use locally pure carbolic 
acid, Iodine, Arnica, Belladonna ointment or plaster, 
Hamamelis, Nitrate of Silver, camphorated alcohol, collodion, 
Nitric acid or pressure with adhesive straps. Potassa fusa, or 
acid Nitrate of Mercury locally. Injection of a five per cent, 
solution of carbolic acid into the boil is highly recommended. 
To aid suppuration, poultice with tomatoes or flaxseed. Be- 
fore lancing apply ice or Chloroform to relieve the pain. Im- 
prove digestion with lacto-peptine or pancreatine. A table- 
spoonful of brewer's yeast three times a day at meals, has 
proved to be a good prophylactic. Peruvian balsam oint- 
ment, beer, Sulphur, mineral waters. Drink one pint of tar 
water daily, In broken down subjects, give wine and malt 
liquors. 



86 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Bones, {Inflammation of.) — Merc, Silic , Phos., Hepars., 
Kali hyd., Sulph., Merc, iod., Aur. mur. 

Argent, n., Nit. ac, Fluor, ac, Phos. ac., Phyt., Mez., 
Symphytum, Ruta, Rhus tox., Staph. 

Adjuvants. — Linseed poultices, cod-liver oil, nutritious diet, 
Sapo Viridis (soft soap) rubbed in for fifteen minutes, bis in 
dies, will cure some cases of caries. 

Bones (Softening of). — Calc. c, Silic, Calc Phos., 
Phos,, Merc, Nit. ac, Sulph., Phos. ac 

Adjuvants. — The food should contain an excess of the 
phosphates, as found in meat, eggs and good bread. In 
ulceration and necrosis, Sulphuric acid diluted one-half, dis- 
solves and removes the bone. Sea air. Calcareous waters. 

Bones, nodes of (Periosteal Exostosis).— -Merc, Merc 
iod., Kali, hyd., Aur. mur., Iod. 

Mez., Phyt., Bell., Atropine, Baryt. iod. t Hecla, Kali, bich., 
Rhus tox., Guaiac, Nat. sulph., Sulph., Asafcet., Oolch. 

Adjuvants. — Locally, Belladonna or Atropia ointment. 
Iodine, Sulphur, mineral waters, Iodide of Potash ointment, 
Stramonium leaves locally, Oleate of Mercury and Morphia 
locally, valuable to relieve pain. In bad cases, incise the 
periosteum, 

Brain, (Concussion and Gompreision of). — Arn., Acon. 
Bell., Gels., Ham., Bry., Sulph., Mercury, Hyos., Kali 
iod., Verat. vir. 

Hyos., Kali iod., Verat. vir. 

Rhus tox., Kali brom., Opi., Apis, m., Pilocarpin, Glon., 
Hyper., Hell. 

Adjuvants. — If no reaction use stimulants. Apply heat and 
friction to the skin ; preserve great quiet. Patient should be 
watched for three weeks. If skull is compressed, trephine at 
once. 

Brain, (Inflammtion of).— Acon., Bell., Bry., Rhus, tox., 
Verat. vir., Hyos., Opi., Merc, Sulph., Glon., Stram. 

To prevent effusion, Pilocarpin, Hell., Ars., Arn. 

Brain (Softening of).— Phos., Phos. ac, Calc c et phos., 
Ars., Strych., Ferr., Nux. et. st,, Nux. v., Kali brom., 
Hyper., Ferr., China. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 87 

Ign., Iod., Lyc, Kalibrom.. Secale., Nat m., Kali. iod. 
Adjuvants. — Absolute mental rest much sleep, diet should 
be highly charged with the phosphates; cold and warm baths 

Breast, (Abscess of >.— Bell.. Atropia,Acon., Phyt., Pilo- 
carpin, Hepar, Silic, Merc, Merc, iod., Phos. Calc c 

Arn.,Bry.,Puls., Coni.,Iod,, Phenic ac, China, Quinia,Iron. 

Ham., Apis, m., Rhus tox., Camph., Sepia, Carbo an., Nit. 
ac, Lach., Lyc, Argent, n., Thuja, cod-liver oil. 

Adjuvan's. — To scatter the abscess, apply phosphoretted or 
camphorated oil. Chloroform and glycerine aa are of great 
value. Besmear the breast with Belladonna extract. Calendula 
or hydrastis cerate. Flannel saturated with hot water should be 
constantly applied. Atropia or Aconitine gr. 1, water oz.l, or 
Pilocarpin 1 gr., water oz. 1, Pond's extract of Hamamelis, all 
on lint. Castor-oil and glycerine aa very soothing. The 
gland must in all cases be fully supported by adhesive straps. 
When suppuration is inevitable poultice with linseed meal 
until pus makes its appearance near the surface, and then 
lance and paint with collodion. Apply heat by the 
use of a basin lined with flannel, saturated with hot water. 
This relieves the pain and prevents suppuration. Take the 
child from the breast during suppuration. 

Breath (Foul).— Merc, Nit. ac, Hepar., Salicylic ac, 
Carbo. v., Kali iod., Kali chlor., Ars. 

Aurum m., Sang., Phyt., Kali, perman., Nux. v., Puis,, 
Sidph., Grot., Oarbol. ac, Sulph. ac, Kreos., Kali Bich., 
Borax, Argent, n. 

Hydras., China, Quinia, Eucal., Calc. iod., Ant. crud. 

Adjuvants. — Look for bad teeth, nasal catarrh, sore throat, 
indigestion or old lung troubles. After eating cleanse the 
teeth with a weak solution of Carbolic acid, Boracic acid, or 
camphorated tooth powder. Permanganate of potash 1. gr. 
rose water 1 oz., as a wash, or good castile soap. — See 
Catarrh, Bronchitis, Ozcena, Dyspepsia. 

Breathing (Difficult).— Ars., Acon., Dig-., Ipecac, Ferr., 
Hepar, Calc c, Kali, hyd., Pilocarpin. 

Silic Ant, tart., Lyc. Iod., Nux. v. 



88 COMPENDIUM OF DISK ASKS. 

Sang., Senega, Cup., Hydroc. ac, Sulph. (See Asthma, 
Anasarca, Dropsy.) 

Blight's Disease. — See Albuminuria, 

Bronchitis' {Bronchial Catarrh). — Acute form. — Acon., 
Ars, ; Pilol arpin., Bry., Bell.,Atropia, Rhus tox., Merc, 
Ipecac, Tart, em., Camph., Rumex. 

Sang., Puis., Spong., Ant. crud., Eucal., Benzoate of Soda. 

Yerat. vir., Dulc, Squills, Arn., Com., Opi., Lack., Cactus, 
Cham., Euphra., Eup. per., Lobelia, Brom., Gels., Sticta. 
Verat. alb., Coff. 

Chronic Form.— Ars., Hepar, Ltc, Sulph., Merc, 
Merc iod., Phos., Tart. Em., Iod., Kali iod., Kali bich., 
Kali carb., Sang., Silic, Stann., Nit. ac, Arseniate of 
Soda. 

Amm. carb., Caust., China, Nat. sulph., Tereb., Salicyl. 
ac, Grindelia, Big., Kreos. 

Baryt. iod., Calc. iod., Carbo veg., Hydras., Kali brom., 
Lach., Seneg., Sepia, Graph., Samb., Argent, n., Cup., Opi., 
Aur. m., Nux v., Quinia, Arseniate of Quinia, Plumb., Cop. 
bal., Benzoin., Salicyl. ac. 

Adjuvants — Acute cases, wet compress, linseed poultice, 
warm, moist atmosphere. Light liquid diet, as milk, gumwater, 
barley water, gruel, beef tea, jelly, koumiss, etc. Free 
diaphoresis by frequent draughts of water and extra covering. 
Inunctions of the chest of children with hen's or goose oil are 
very valuable. To loosen the cough, glycerine and whisky, 
aa teaspoonful doses every two hours. Balsam of Tolu 
(syrup), teaspoonful every two hours. Rock candy dissolved 
in whisky. Mucilaginous drinks, soda water and milk. 
Sinapisms to chest: Turpentine stupes. Chronic Form. — Dry 
cupping. Carbolic acid, Iodine, Creosote, Benzoin, Ipecac, 
turpentine by inhalation and spray. Inhale through the nose 
the fumes of burning rosin ; drink tar water, wear Am- 
monium carb. about the neck so as to inhale its fumes. 
Alkaline waters, Preventive Means. — Cold bathing mornings: 
keep the mouth shut in foul or cold air. Wear a respirator 
in cold or foul air. Men should wear the beard. Tar gr. ij., 
pills ever} r three hours, very valuable. 



ENDIUM OF DISEASES. 89 

Bronchiecta sis.— See Emphysema. 
Bronchocle,— See Goitre. 

Bubo. — See Syphilis, 

Bunion {Bursitis). — Bexz. ac, Iod., Kali, iod., Hepar s., 
SiL,, Graph., Agaric, Arn., Carbol. ac. 

Rhus tox., Sil., Br . Plumb. 

Sulph., Aeon., Be' :., Calend., Nit. ac., Verat. vir. 

Adjuvants. — If pc rupture thebursse,or insert a seton. 

Paint with Iodine, Nitrate of Silver or Carbolic acid. Benzoic 
acid locally lias cured many cases. All the remedies men- 
tioned above may also be used. In some cases poultices act 
well. The pressure of the boot must be removed. Corn 
plasters. 

Burns aud Scalds. — Acox.. Urtica ur., Caxth., Arx.. 
Camph., Verat. vir., Rhus tox., Ars., Phos. 

Bach., Carboxeg., China, Dpi., Morphia. 

Caust., Stram., Secale, Tereb., Ruta, Amm. c. 

Adjuvants. — Anything to exclude the air; apply externally 
Carbolic acid with olive oil, or cerates of urtica urens; 
Calendula, cosmoline, vaseline or crude petroleum. Glycerine 
oz. 5, white of eggs 4 oz., arnica oz. 3; apply freely on 
rags or lint. Wash gentry the parts with a drachm of ether 
to four ounces of warm water. Carbonate of lead mixed with 
linseed oil to the consistence of cream is excellent. Collodion 
with a little vaseline or olive oil. Dry earth is in favor with 
many. Carded cotton smeared with Calendula or Urtica 
cerate, excellent in the suppurative stage. Salicylic acid one 
drachm, olive oil eight oz.. Boracic acid oz. 1, to vaseline oz. 
8, or, in water. A solution of Bicarbonate of Soda on lint 
is valuable; lime water, carron oil; soap poultice; shave 
common washing soap and spread on cotton, excellent. A 
solution of Chloral with glycerine may be of great value to re- 
lieve the pain. Thymol spray, or Thymolized linseed of, ap- 
plied with a soft brush. Soap suds spread over the burned 
surface. Magnesia paste made with water, useful in burns 
with acids. Immerse the patient for many days in a 
warm bath. Dusting with flour, rice flour, prepared chalk. 
Crusts formed not to be moved until loosened by discharges. 



90 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Sulphur, Lead and Zinc ointment. Dressing to be covered with 
oiled silk, tinfoil, cotton batting or gutta-percha sheets. All 
vesicles to be pricked, that the tension may be relieved by 
escape of serum, but the cuticle should not be displaced. 
Great attention to position to prevent deformity, by move- 
ments of joints where practicable; lubricate the cicatrix freely 
with oil. Subcutaneous section of the skin under cicatrix, filling- 
it with cat-gut to eradicate contractions. In some cases- 
skin grafting will promote healing. To arrest excessive pain 
administer chloroform, and give stimulants to bring about 
reaction. White lead paint. 

Coecum (Tnflimmation of) {Typhlitis). —Bell., Bry., Rhus 
tox., Merc, He par s., Silic, Sulph.,Verat. v., Ars., alb. 

Bap., Lack., Opi., Nit. etc., Mar. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Emollient poultices hasten suppuration. Muci- 
laginous drinks, milk diet, olive oil enemata. Wet compress. 
The abscess should be opened early with an aspirator. 

Calculi Biliares. — See gall stones. 

Calculi Renales (Gravel).— Atropia, Morphia, Nux v.,. 
Lyc, Arn., Bell., Lithia., Benzoate op amm., Calc. c. r 
Sepia, Canth., Benzoic ac, Hydrangea, Uran. nit.,. 
Citrate of Potash. 

Apis m., Nit. as., Aspar., Berb., Sarsap., Gels., Cham. r 
Verat. v., Colch. 

Bry., Phos., Eup. per., Coccus cacti., Puis., Sil., Zinc. 
Thuja, Uva ursi., Canna., Cup., Petrol., China. Collins.,. 
Caust, Hydras., Scilla, Dig., Corydalis. 

Adjuvants. — To subdue the pain during passage of the- 
stone, the Sulphate of Morphia should be given in large doses, 
or anaesthetics. Hot hip baths or fomentations. Ether may- 
be given internally (3j. to §j. a dose) in ice-cold water. Chloro- 
form (gtta. v. to lxx.) in glycerine, yolk of an egg or honey.. 
To wash out the gravel, increase the flow of urine by large- 
draughts of coffee, gin or hot water. The long-continued use 
of mineral waters rich in Potash, as the Vichy, Carlsbad, Glen 
Flora, Waukesha, etc. Dr. Helmuth says that Gettysburgb, 
water will dissolve the calculi. Only distilled water free from 
lime should be used. The long-continued use of Benzoate of 
ammonia (gr. v. to x. a dose) will dissolve calculi, Citrate of 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 91 

Lithia (gr. xv. a dose) dissolves and washes out the gravel 
Coffee as a beverage, . Lithotomy, Lithotrity, etc. Diet of 
fresh vegetables, poultry, white meats, fish, oysters, oat meal, 
wheaten bread. Avoid stimulants and too much sugar. 

Cancer — {Scirrhous Carcinoma). — Ars., Fowlers Solu- 
tion, Iodoform, Phenic acid., Elixir, Iodo-Bromide op 
Calcium. 

Cord., Phyt., Hydras, iod., Thuja, Ergot, Acid Nitrate- 
of Mercury, Acetic ac. 

Carbo an., Kreos., Nit. ac, Lach., Bell., Atropia, Cun- 
durango, Staph., Aurum m., Hepar s., Merc, iod., Clemat., 
Calc. fluor., Galium., China, Hyos., Salicyl. ac, Brom., 
Lapis alb. 

Adjuvants. — Nourishing food, pure air, warm clothing. 
To destroy the tumor, use locally escharotics of Chloride of 
Zinc, Acid Nitrate of Mercury. Potassa fusa, Argentum nitri- 
cum, Chromic acid, Carbolic acid (especially Phenic acid 
Irypodermicallyinto the tumor) and Arsenical paste. A paste of 
powdered Hydrastis, Chloride of Zinc, and flour in equal pro- 
portions, has done good service. The galvanic cautery if it 
can be applied, is excellent. Iodoform will do much in arrest- 
ing the pain, fetor, and destroying its growth. The daily appli- 
cation of gastric juice (or pepsine) destroys the fetoiv 
Pyrogallic acid ointment acts well. 

To relieve the pain. — Atropia dissolved in distilled water 
1-100, applied on lint, and covered with oiled silk or India rub- 
ber relieves the pain. The judicious use of anodynes in the 
last stage is not only humane, but also necessary. And 
Chloral hydrate is, as a rule, the best, but Morphia will 
eventually have to take its place. Iodoform locally does much 
good. Conium, Codeia, Indian hemp, Henbane, Opium, 
Opium Suppositories, Chloroform, Ether, Citric acid, one to- 
fifty of water, applied on lint, greatly relieve the pain. 

Operative Treatment. — Free Excision. — Electricity, Galvanic 
cautery, Actual cautery. Inject into the growth Acetic acid, 
(one of the acid to six of water,) or pure Phenic acid. 

Carbuncle,— See Anthrax. 

Carcinoma. — See Cancc:\ 



92 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Cardialgia. — See Acid 
- Carditis. — See Heart. 

Caries (Ulceration of Bone). — Silic, Calc. c. and phos., 
Merc, KALr iod., Nit. ac, Hepar s., Phos., Iod., Cod- 
liver oil. 

Aur. m., Fluor calc, PJws. ac, Hecla lava., Iodoform, 
.Sulph. 

Asafcet., Phyt., Mez., Argent, n., Caps., Sarsap., Bry., Puis., 
Staph., Fluor, ac, Baryta, Lye, Mang\, Mez., China, Sepia. 

Adjuvants. — The application of dilute Sulphuric acid on 
lint to the bone will hasten suppuration, remove the dead 
bone, and thus hasten the healing process. Rest. Operative 
measures in some cases. Generous diet. Ferruginous and cal~ 
careous waters. 

Catalepsy (Loss of Consciousness and Voluntary Motion 
— Hysterical). — Gels., Ign., Asafost., Lactl, Zinc, val., 
Tarantula. 

Hyos., Plat., JSfux mos., Cann. incl., Opi., Scutel. 

Stram., Aeon., China, Aranea diadema, Cup. 

Adjuvants — Cold douche, Faradization, Turpentine embro- 
cations along the spine. Strengthen the system with a nutri- 
tious diet. 

Cataract (Opacity of the Lens). — Phos., Calc c, Sulph., 
Silic, Caust.. Sepia. 

Lye, Many, carb., Baryt. iod. 

Cann., Coni., Sang., Bell., Cup., Amm. carb.,. Puis., Thuja. 

Adjuvants. — In nearly every case it will be necessary to re- 
sort to a surgical operation. 

Catarrh of Nose and Lungs (Acute and sub-acute). — Acon., 
Pilocarpin, Atropia, Jab., Camph., Ars., Gels., Merc, 
Kali hyd., Kali Bich., Nux v.~ Puls., Sang., Bell., 
Hepar s., Ipecac, Tart em., Antimonium sulphuratum 

AURATUM. 

Bry., Rhus tox., Dulc, Rumex, Salicyl. ac, Iod., Verat. v., 
Bap. 

Lach., Sticta, Strych., Mez. Lye, Sepia, Carbol. ac, Euph., 
Cimic, Opi., Morphia, Allium cepa., Samb., Arum., Caps. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 95 

Adjuvants. — A cold will often be cut short by a warm bath or 
Turkish bath, or it will be arrested by Sanguinaria, 1st. cent. ; 
Jaborandi. 1st trit.; Mercurius cor., 2d dec. trit., all used as a 
snuff at the outset. Diet light. Hot foot bath, followed by co- 
pious draughts of cold or warm water to induce perspiration. 
In some cases the dry treatment, i. e., abstain from all fluids 
will in forty-eight hours cure. Gargle of Capsicum is excel- 
lent when the throat is involved. Excessive sensitiveness to 
cold is diminished by daily exposure to the open air. Bathe 
in water well charged with salt; cold sponging, plunge bath 
or shower bath. Wear the beard long, and breathe through 
the nostrils. Mucilaginous drinks with lemon- juice, hot lem- 
onade and whisky. Spray of Carbolic acid, Kali chlorate, Io- 
dine, Lozenges of Borax, Chlorate of Potash or Lactic acid. 

Chronic Catarrh.— Merc, iod., Kali. iod.,Hepars.,Ars.> 
Ars. iod., Argent, nit., Sang., Iod., Merc, c, Merc, cyan., 
Kalibich., Cod-liver oil, Merc. s. 

Atropia, Merc., Hydras., Iodoform., Lye, Kali carl., 
Sulph., Puis., Eucal. 

Amm. carb., Sepia, Lach c , Cubebs, Senega, Ars. iod., Graph., 
Aur. m„ 

Adjuvants.— Strong gargle of Capsicum Ms die of great 
value. Daily draw through the nostrils salt and water, tea- 
spoonful to one tumblerful of water. Sea-water gargle. 
Iodoform first trit. by insufflation or ointment. Spray of Car- 
bolic acid, Iodoform, Chlorine water or Iodine, 1st dec. 
daily, very serviceable. Cleanse thoroughly the nasal pas- 
sages and medicate the whole labyrinth. Inflation with the 
air-bag aids in clearing the passages, and relieves the fearful 
headache that comes foom stuffed sinuses. Atonic cases, use 
astringents locally of Tannic acid, Sulphate of Zinc or Nitrate 
of Silver. Tar water is excellent to cleanse the nasal passages, 
Blow powder of Iodoform, Sanguinaria, Bismuth or (Mercury 
up the nasal passages. 

Chancre, Chancroid {Venereal vlcer). — Merc s., Merc. c#, 
Merc, iod., Iod., Nit. ac, Ferr. iod., Ars., Caust. 

Mur. ac, Atropia, Carbol. ac 

Adjuvants. — The treatment of hard and soft chancre is- 
mostly local, and the best local application is Iodoform, pure, 



94 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

dusted on the ulcer three times a day, or one-half Iodoform 
and one-half sugar of milk thoroughly triturated. Next to 
this, is the pure English Calomel and Nitrate of Bismuth. Sul- 
phuric acid and powdered charcoal in proportions to form 
a thin paste; this will at once destroy the ulcer, and make a 
simple sore that can be healed with Iodoform or Hydrastis 
•cerate. Bumstead applies Nitric acid with a glass rod. Acid 
Nitrate of Mercury, applied with a glass rod, is an excellent 
caustic. Chloride of Zinc and flour in equal proportions de- 
stroys at once the ulcer, and then dress with carbolated glycer- 
ine; or, still better, Glycerole of Iodoform. Chromic and Nitric 
acids are both active caustics. Bromine is a very active caus- 
tic, but proves too painful, Pure Carbolic acid is excellent. 
Calendula cerate dressing. Iodine, locally, will often dissi- 
pate the sympathetic buboes. — See Syphilis 

Change of Life. — See Menstruation. 

Chapped Hands and Lips.— Sulph., Petrol., Graph., 
Hepar s. 

Caust., Merc, Silic. 

Rhus tox., Ars., Calc. c, Lye, Puis., Bell., Phos., Sang. 

Adjuvants. — Glycerine or glycerole of starch, vaseline, Cal- 
endula and Arnica. Cerates or glyceroles of Graphites, Sul- 
phur, Mercury and Aloes. A wet compress over the fissures 
during sleep. Hydrastis on compress or lotion. Collodion 
locally for protection. Benzoin one part to four of glycerine, 
excellent. Dusting with Oxide of Zinc or Bismuth, use glyce" 
rine or pure honey soap. Lotion of Nitrate of Lead (gr. 10 to 
fl. oz. 1.) Strong potash soaps are deleterious to many skins. 

Chilblain {Pernio). — Acon.,Arn.,Canth., Rhus tox., Bry., 
Ant. crud., Bell., Agarl, Ars., Petrol., Carbol. ac, 
Merc, Urtica ur., Sulph., Nit. ac. 

Puis., Phos., Kreas., Sutyh. ac, Carbo an., Thuja, He- 
par s. 
♦Verat. v., Kali carb., Hyos., Mang., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Glycerine one part and Eau-de-Cologne two 
parts, is an excellent lotion. Aconite, Hamamelis, Calendma or 
Rhus tox lotion has done good in my practice. Sulphurous acid 
three parts, glycerine one part, acts quickly. Apply soft 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 95 

linen or lint saturated with glyceroles of Hamamelis, Calen- 
dula or Carbolic acid; Zinc ointment. Tincture of Benzoin 
painted on the parts acts as a preventive. Flax-seed poul- 
tice or a decoction of marsh-mallows applied locally gives 
great comfort. Balsam of Peru, excellent. Cajeput oil or 
Iodine ointment, Collodion and glycerine in equal proportions. 
Turpentine or kerosene oil as a wash gives great relief. Ox- 
ide of Zinc ointment. Tincture of Benzoin painted on bis 
die is excellent. Lime liniment or glycerine relieves the 
itching. Diluted Nitrate of Silver or Mercurial ointment. 
When the feet and hands are cold, do not suddenly expose 
them to heat. Beware of tight shoes and extremes of 
temperature. Paint with Iodine, Collodion or castor-oil var- 
nish. Use water dressings. Tamus communis, locally, is one 
of the best applications. Glycerine one part, Eau-de-Cologne 
two parts is excellent. Sulphurous acid three parts, glycerine 
one, and water one part. Balsam of Peru ointment is good; 
a wet compress applied on going to bed, and covered with 
oiled silk, gives great relief. Electricity has proved of service 
Frequent exercise in the open air. To allay pain, Aconite and 
Chloroform liniment are among the best applications. 

Chicken Pox (Varicella). — Acon., Rhus tox., Ant. crud., 
Tart, em., Merc. 

Bell., Puis., Thuja, 

Apis., Canth. 

Adjuvants. — Inunctions of camphorated oil in thin starch, 
•or vaseline as an inunction relieves the itching. Ho + and 
cold baths are very useful. Milk diet; avoid exposure to cold 
damp air. 

Chilliness. — Acon., Camph., Verat. alb., Merc, Iron, 

■China, Gels., Nat. m., Calc c. 

Ign., Caps., Puis., Tarant., Secal., Coff, 

Bry., Sepia, Helon., Pho?., Plat., Plumb., Valer., Dios. — See 
Spinal Cord, Sensory Group. 

Adjuvants. — Acute case?. — Apply heat in its manifold 
forms. Chronic cases. — These require tonic treatment, with 
cold baths, sea air, salt water bath, gymnastic exercise, 
massage, fresh air, horse-back riding, Ferruginous waters, 
a rich supply of good beef and mutton, and an oleaginous 
diet, Cod-liver oil, etc. 



96 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Chlorosis (Ganglionic Ancemia). — Calc. Carb., China, 
Quinia, Ferr., Puls., Sepia, Sulph., ISTat. m., Phos., Iod.,. 
Cup., Ferr. et st 

Helon., Graph., Zinc, Ars., Uran. nit., Plumb., Nux v. r 
StrycJi., Ign. 

Lye, Mangan., Plat., Mac, Bry., Coni., Kali c, Senecine, 
Kali hyd., Hepar s., Thuja, Nit. ac. (See Blood Group.) 

Adjuvants — Fresh air. Short sea voyages. Mineral water 
loaded with Iron. Cod-liver oil, especially if neuralgic symp- 
toms are present. Lacto-peptine at meals, with a rich animal 
diet. Take daily a sponge bath of salt and water, with much 
friction along the spine. See Anaemia. 

Chloasma ( Yellow-brown Spots upon the skin). — Argent.,, 
Sepia, Lyc, Iodide op ars,, Kreas., Iod., Sulph., Graph.,. 
Hepar s., Nit. ac. 

Ant. crud,, Petrol., Guarana, Ferr., Thuja, Plumb.,. 
Silic. 

Adjuvants. — Apply quickly, by means of a compress, a. 
strong solution of the Sulphite of Soda. Next to this is a lo- 
tion of Mercurius cor. ^ to y£o- An excellent lotion is Chlo- 
ride of Lime. Sulphur or mercurial ointment. Locally Car- 
bolic acid, strong Potash soaps or Juniper tar soap. Iodine,. 
Sub-Nitrate of Bismuth, Acetic acid are often of service 

Breath (Foul). — Merc, Nit. ac,, Hepar s., Salicyl. ac, 
Carbo v., Kali iod., Kali, chlo,, Ars. 

Aurum m., Sang., Phyt., Kali permang., Nux v., Puis., 
Sulph., Crot., Carbol. ac, Sulph. ac, Kreas., Kali bich., Bo- 
rax, Argent, m. 

Cholera (Asiatic). — Acon., Camph., Ars., Verat alb., 
Cup., Phos., Secale , Rhus tox., Bry., Ipecac, China, 
Atropia. 

Phos. ac, Coloc, Bell., Nux v., Pod., Lach., Bap., Strych. r 
Argent, nit., Mur. ac, Phos., Bap. 

Carbo veg., Croton tig., Canth., Elat., Hyd. ac, Nicotine, 
Amyl , nit., Merc, Amm. brom., Puis., Sulph, Zinc, Ferr., 
Opi., Verat. vir., Stram., Sulph., Chloroform and Chloral. 

Adjuvants. — Hot fomentations, spinal ice bag for cramps. 
Sinapisms to stomach, and between the shoulders ; friction 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 97 

with warm towels ; dry heat to feet. Assiduous rubbing, by 
three or four attendants, of abdomen and extremities. Cover 
the abdomen with spongio piline sprinkled with cajeput 
oil. In some cases injections of starch with from twenty to 
forty drops of Opium. For the collapse, venous injections of 
milk or saline substances. Diet of koumiss, milk, animal 
soups, soda water, ice ad libitum. No solid diet until the 
biliary and renal secretions have been fully re-established. 
Patient should keep the recumbent posture. Avoid all water 
near any sewers or prhies. The excretions should be re- 
ceived into a pan containing some disinfectant, and be im- 
mediately thrown away. In desperate cases medicines should 
be administered by subcutaneous injection to get speedy re 
suits. 

Cholera Infantum {Summer Complaint). —Accm., Ipecac, 
Ars., Verat. alb., Bry., Merc, dulc, Tart, em., Sulph., 
Calc. c, Bell., Atropia, Cham., Coffea, Plumb., China. 

Crot. tig., Kreos., Bromide of Camphor, Ant., crud., Apis, 
m., Argent., Coloc, Cup., Hell., Hepar s., Phos., ac, Wit. ac, 
Mur. ac., Sulph. ac, Nux v.. Pod.. Rhus tox., Puis., Secale, 
Zinc, Carbolic ac, Apocy. c, Uran. nit., Canth., Euphorbia, 
Chinium arsenicum, Cod-liver oil by inunctions. 

Arm, Bap., Bism., Borax, Camph., Caust., Santonine, 
Colostrum, Dulc, Elat., Ferr., Gummi Gut., Iris, Kali bich., 
Lach., Lep., Lye, Mag. carb., Opi., Petrol., Psor., Acid, sal., 
Tereb., Iod., Sil., Benz. ac, Nat. mur., Plypophos of Lime, 
Sang., Tabac, Plum., Colch., Chelid, Lauro. Nat. sulph.,. 
iEthusa, Rob., Seneg., Bromide of Potash, Castor oil. 

Adjuvants. — The diet should consist of human milk from 
the mother, or that of a wet nurse When this cannot be 
procured the best substitute for mother's milk is cow's or goat's 
milk, and the animal should be health}', living in the open 
air, with all of her natural habits and appetites fully gratified- 
not tortured in the restraints of a stall and confinement; 
bloated with swills in the midst of her own ordure. This 
milk should be alkaline. Cows milk is nearly always acid, and 
human alkaline. If litmus paper shows it slightly acid, 
enough soda should be added to correct it, (one to three grains 
to the pint). To preserve it, heat the milk nearly to the boil- 
ing point, if boiled, the caseine is cooked to a hard and in- 



98 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

digestible substance. Milk treated in this way will keep 
sweet a day or two. Good milk should have a specific gravity 
of 1032 deg. F. measured with a lactometer, if it falls below 
1025 it is pretty certainly watered, which will be shown by 
the microscope. Milk of the standard just mentioned should be 
diluted with hot water, according to the following scale. 
First month, one-half milk; for the next, two-thirds ; between the 
third and fourth, three-quarters; afterwards undiluted milk may 
be given. This should be sweetened with one teaspoonful of 
sugar of milk, or one-half teaspoonful of white sugar to 
one pint of milk. When good milk cannot be had, con- 
densed milk will take its place, especially if the child is con. 
stipated. American condensed milk should be diluted 
with four parts water, and the Anglo-Swiss with six parts 
water, as it is more highly condensed than the American. 
This milk must not be sweetened, Condensed milk, especially 
the Anglo-Swiss brand, is often adulterated with Lapis album. 
No more infernal spirit ever entered the heart of man than in 
this instance, in causing the wholesale murder of infants. Large 
quanities of this finely pulverized stone remain undissolved, 
and the child suffers with an excoriating diarrhoea, which 
often proves fatal. 

Cream. — This should be diluted eight times with boiling 
water, ahd sweetened with loaf sugar. When given to an 
infant, it is an excellent substitute for mother's milk. 

Artificial food. — Out of the fifty or more varieties I will 
mention only afew, viz: Horlick's, Ridge's, Liebig's, Nestle' s, 
Neave's, etc., and the most useful are Horlick's and Ridge's. 

Horlick's Food. — It is well known that children cannot 
digest starch until they get their teeth. Human milk con- 
tains no starch; so a food to agree with a young infant should 
contain no starch. This we find to be the case with Horlick's 
food, it being entirely free from starch, the flour being trans- 
formed by the malt into soluble dextrine and grape sugar, 
formed in the child's stomach from the mother's milk. 

Directions for Use.— For infants under the age of three 
months and for delicate children.— Dissolve half a tablespoon- 
ful of the food in a quarter of a pint of hot water, add suffi- 
cient cow's milk to make half a pint, and give it to the infant 
by means of a feeding bottle. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 99 

Above the Age of three months. — Dissolve atablespoonful of 
the food in four tablespoonsful of hot water, and add suffi- 
cient cow's milk to make half a pint. Reduce the quantity of 
milk, or use fresh cream diluted with water, or use water 
alone with the food, if the former disagrees. In cholera in- 
fantum, this food should be much more diluted with water. 

.Ridge's Food. — This excellent preparation consists of wheat 
with the silicious coating removed, the whole of the grain 
being retained, most thoroughly ground and unbolted, which 
is then mixed with water and cooked by steam for several 
hours ; then thoroughly ground again with a little sugar and 
carbonate of soda added. This is to be made into a moderately 
thick gruel with w T ater daily, and mixed with hot (not boiling) 
milk as given to the child. For a child under three months of 
age, the gruel should be in the proportion of one part to two 
of milk. If the bowels are constipated, add a little more gruel: 
if loose, more milk. If the stools are acid, add a little car- 
bonate of soda. As the child grows older more of the food 
can be added. 

Liebig's Food. — This is a good preparation for some children ; 
but with many it disagrees, for the reason I think of the milk 
that enters into its composition being boiled too much. 

Nestle" s Food. — This is a good food for infants after they 
have passed six months of age, there being too much casein e 
in it for those younger to digest. 

JVeave's Food.— This excellent food is only adapted to older 
children with good digestive organs, on account of its contain- 
ing too much starch. 

Gerber's Milk Food,— This is an excellent food for very 
young children, on account of the small amount of caseine it 
contains. 

Directions f 'or Use. — For infants and young children, take, 
according to their health and condition, from 8 to 16 parts of 
water to 1 part milk. It is impossible to establish an exact 
scale of how much condensed milk is to be given for each 
meal, as this depends entirely on the condition of the child. 
The physician and the nurse will have to decide thereon. 
We can, however, indicate the proportions which prove most 
satisfactory for infants of medium size. 



100 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASKS. 

The first and second day only give sugar and water ; the 
following six days and the second week, mix one spoonful of 
condensed milk with 16 spoonsful of water which previously has 
been boiled and cooled to about 95 degrees Fahr. 
' The third week 14, and the fourth week 12 parts of water 
may be added to 1 part of milk. 

When, by this treatment, the child is prospering ana seems 
to be satisfied, continue for one month with this proportion; 
and in the third month diminish the quantity of water 
gradually to 10 spoons to 1 spoon of milk. After the third 
month only 8 spoons of water need be added, but never less 
than that, although the quantity given may be increased. A 
minute regularity in giving the meals is recommended : it 
will greatly benefit the child. 

Some physicians prefer to add a weak beverage of barley to 
the milk instead of water ; this may be very appropriate, 
especially in case of diarrhoea, to which all young children are 
inclined. 

Oranum. — This form of cooked flour has been found an ex- 
cellent combination with milk. 

Koumiss. — The lives of many children have been saved 
with this wine of milk in cases of cholera infantum 

Milk and lime water will often arrest the diarrhoea. If the 
stools are very acid, soda should be substituted for the lime 
water; maltine mixed with the milk is excellent. Good coffee 
is of great value in bad cases, andean be given freely. 
Mucilaginous drinks of rice water, barley water, gum water, 
linseed tea, fresh slippery elm bark, etc. The juice of clams 
and the soft portion of raw oysters are valuable adjuvants. 
In chronic cases, raw meat pulp will prove valuable in older 
children. In some cases, injections of starch containing from 
five to twenty drops of Opium, or five grains of Salicylic acid, 
have done good service. For cramps use ice bags to the 
spine. The child should be kept a large portion of the time 
in the open air, well shaded, and if possible, on a large body of 
water. Lacto — peptine or Pancreatine, two to five grains at 
each meal, is of great value. Peptonized food, as found in 
pancreatic extract, is made with dilute alcohol, with finely 
minced pancreas of the pig, and mixed with the milk so as to 
make it slightly bitter; this is excellent in desperate cases. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 101 

When the mother's milk proves too rich, give the child just 
before nursing- a little barley water. Veal broth and barley 
water a a is excellent in indigestion and diarrhoea of children. 
Quinine inunctions with olive oil. Wet compress to the 
abdomen does much good. In bad cases, no food can be 
taken, and the child will have to be nourished with toast 
water, sweetened barley or rice water, with a liberal allowance 
of good coffee. Keep the abdomen and extremities covered 
with flannel. The juice of blackberries, decoction of the root, 
or the wine of blackberries, is often beneficial. 

Coccyodynia {Pain in the Coccyx). — Bell., Atrop., Gels., 
Arn., Caust., Kali Brom., Cim., Electricity. 

Coni., Thuja, Taran., Merc, Lack., Strychnia. 

Hyper., Petrol., Valer., Ruta, Fluoric ac, Coccul. 

Adjuvants. — Sit on air cushions. Sever the muscles or am- 
putate the coccyx. Warm hip baths, Belladonna and Mer- 
curial liniments. 

Chordee {Painful Erections). — Acon., Atropia, Canth., 
Kali brom., Morphia, Camph., Bell., Cann. sat. 

Chloral hyd., Gels., Copaiba. 

Lupuline, Nux v., Pic. ac, Puis. 

Adjuvants. — Aconite, Atropia or Gelsemium lotion, Cold 
douche. Inhalation of Amyl nitrite. Five grains of Camphor 
at bed-time. Injections hypodermically in the perineum of 
Morphine at bed-time. Twenty grains of Chloral hyd., on 
retiring. Diet low and non-stimulating. 

Chorea {Muscular Insanity.) — Ars., No known remedy 

CAN EQUAL FOWLER'S SOLUTION OF ARSENIC GIVEN IN FROM 
TWO TO FOUR DROPS AT A DOSE, OR HYPODERMICALLy, CUP., 

Stram., Verat. vir., Bell., Santon, Ign., Nux v., Strych., 
Agaricus, Caust., Iron, Argent, n., Kali hyd., Merc, 
Asafcet, Valeriana, Silic, Ferr. et st., Tarantula, 
Electricity, Sulph. 

Puis., Coff., Sepia, Calc. c, Spig., Cimic, Staph., 
Scutel., Gels. 

Secale, Sumbul, Musk, Kali brom., Kali iod., Eserin., 
Opi., Sabi., Caul, Phyostigma., Picrotoxine (in large doses) 
Hyos., China, Phos., Lye, Cocc, Phos. ac, Mur. ac, Nit. 
ac, Nat. m. 



102 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Adjuvants— To palliate, give Ether in from five to twenty 
drop closes every two hours, or better still, Ether spray along 
the spine. Cold and warm douches along the spine. Galvanic 
chain around the body, cold and warm baths, ice bags to the 
spine. In low nutrition give Cod-liver oil. Chloral hydrate 
acts as a palliative, and so does the inhalation of Chloroform 
three times a day. Keep the patient from all emotional ex- 
citement. Sulphur baths. Sea bathing and Ferruginous 
waters. Massage. 

Cicatrix [A /Scar).— Hepar s., Silic, Merc, Rhus tox. 

Sepia., Bell., Ruta, Kali iod. 

Nit. ac, Secale, Calc. phos., Caust, Ars. 

Adjuvants. — Strive to prevent contraction, and keep the ci- 
catrix over as large a surface as the original skin. When 
contracted divide the cicatrix; the entire cicatrix will often 
have to be cut out, leaving the wound to heal by granulation. 
Carbolized cat-gut can sometimes be placed by the use 
of a bistoury subcutaneously under the cicatrix, and allowed to 
be absorbed; contraction may in this way be prevented. 

The following mixture placed upon a granulating surface 
will prevent the scars from appearing at all unsightly. Take 
of Borax an ounce and a half, of Salicylic acid twelve grains, 
of glycerine three drachms, of rose-water six ounces; make 
a solution and apply frequently 

Cirrhosis.— See Cancer. 

Clapp. — See Gonorrhcea. 

Cold in Head (Catarrh). — Acute form. — Acon., Jaboran., 
Pilocarpin, Camph., Ars., Merc, Kali bich., Kali hyd., 
Sang., Hepar s., Salicylic, ac, Ipecac, Tart, em., Atro- 
pia, Bell., Eucal., Puls. 

Bry., Nux v., Gels., Verat. v., Bap. 

Carbol. ac, Dulc, Opi., Euph., Lach., Sticta, Thuja, 
Cimic, Mez., Samb., Allium, Cham., Amm. Iod., Eup. per., 
Rumex. 

Adjuvants. — The early use of Jaborandi or Pilocarpin will 
arrest the cold. The first trituration of mercurius cor. snuffed 
through the nostrils, and painted or blown on the fauces, will 
often arrest a cold in a few hours. Iodoform first dec. tritu- 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 103 

ration by insufflation is excellent. A teaspoonful of table 
salt to a tumbler of water, snuffed up the nostrils every four 
hours does much good. Carbolated Iodine spray. To pre- 
vent frequent colds, daily inunctions of oil to the whole body 
will prevent the attacks. Turkish baths, warm foot baths.. 
Very light diet. 

Chronic Catarrh.— Merc, iod., Hepar s., Silic, Kali 
bich., Ars., Iod., Argent. Nit., Sulph., Calc c, Sang., Cod- 
liver-oil. 

Lye, Iod., Sepia, Nux v., Hydras., Lack.. Iodoform. 

Caust., Rumex., Amm. carb., Phos., Carbolic ac, Eucal., 
Brom., Amm. Brom., Aur. mur, Graph. 

Adjuvants. — A teaspoonful of table salt to one tumbler 
of water, a little drawn through the nostrils bis die, gives 
temporary relief. Iodoform first trituration drawn through 
the nostrils is very beneficial.. Insufflation of powdered Hy- 
drastis, Sanguinaria or Jaborandi. Spray of Carbolized Io- 
dine once a &%y. Finely powdered cubebs blown into the 
nostrils has proved useful, also beneficial when smoked. 
Sea-water gargle. One of the best gargles ever used is a de- 
coction or tincture of Cayenne pepper once or twice daily. 
Glycerole of Iodoform, Sanguinaria, Aloes or Hydrastis as a 
gargle, and a little drawn through the nostrils. Bromide 
vapor, Iodine by inhalation. To cleanse the nostrils take one 
teaspoonful of Bi-Carbonate of Soda to one tumblerful of 
water, and snuff it through the nostrils, being careful not to 
swallow during the act, so as to prevent any fluid from enter- 
ing the Eustachian tubes during the act. 

Colic (Enteralgia, Intestinal Neuralgia). — Coloc, Verat. 
alb., Puls., Nux v., Acon., Atropia, Bell., Ars., Coco, 
Plumb., Pod., Lyc, Morphia, Calc c, Santonine, Sulph. 
Cham., Peppermint. 

China, Dios,, Cup., Ign., Ipecac Opi., Chloroform, 
Chloral. 

Bry., Asafcet., Aloes, Carbo v., Coff., Colch., Hyos,, Iris, 
Petrol., Bobin., Stram., Yal. of zinc. Collin., Phos., Alum., 
Plat., Bheum, Tart, em., Thuja Ant. c. 

Adjuvants. — Hot fomentations to abdomen; a copious ene- 
ma of warm water gives, in some cases, immediate relief. In 



lOi COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

young children lime-water or soda to correct acidity and flat- 
ulence. Mustard plaster prepared with the white of an egg 
to prevent blistering, is the best known application to arrest 
pain. In acute cases, place the patient up-side-down. Inha- 
lation of Chloroform or Ether. The milk cure is often effica- 
cious. Those subject to colic should always keep the abdo- 
men well protected with flannel. 

Colic From Lead.— Alumn, Opi., Morphia, Nux v- 

SULPH. AC. 

Bell, Plat., Chloral. 

Adjuvants. — A constant milk diet is prophylactic. 

Coma (Stupor, with Loss of Consciousness). — Opi., Morphia, 
Bell.. Verat. vir., Acon., Gels., Pilocarpin. 

Hyos., Stram., Helleb., Chloral, Kali brom., Carbolic ac, 
Sant. 

Adjuvants. — Cold douche for drunkenness or Opium poison- 
ing. Mustard poultices to various parts of the body. Blisters 
to the back of the neck. If from Opium, keep the patient in 
motion, and use Atropia hypodermically 

Condylomata (Warty excrescences). — Thuja, Nitac. Cinna- 
baris, Merc, Iod., Kali iod., Ant c. 

Staph., Silic, Phyt., Sulph. 

Caust,, Sabina, Sarsap., Euph., Lye, Tart, em., Rhus., 
Dulc, Mang. 

Adjuvants. — Excision, or the use of caustics, as Chloride 
of Zinc, Acid Nitrate of Mercury, Argentum Nitrate, Chromie 
acid, Nitric acid, Carbolic acid. The application of Thuja 
after excision is the most reliable agent we have. Glycerole 
of Iodoform. Wash the excrescences with soda water, and 
apply Calomel. 

Complexion (Improvement of). — Ars., Calc c, Sepia, 
China, Quinia, Ferr., Puls., Hepar s., Sulph., Merc, iod., 
Graph., Nat. carb., KaliCarb., Kreos. 

Plws., Nit. ac, Secal., Pals., Plumb., Lye. 

Bry., Carbo an., Amm. c, Camph., Caust., Petrol. 

Adjuvants. — Mercurial lotion (gr. 1 to 2 to 3j.) sulphur oint- 
ment, Glycerole of Iodine. Free ablutions and frictions 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 105 

with the use of Juniper tar soap. Alkaline lotions. Bismuth 
powder dusted on the face; cosmetics containing Lead, as the 
flake-white, are eminently dangerous. 

Concussion of the Brain ( Violent Mechanical Shaking of 
the Brain). — Acon., Arn., Bell., Verat. vir., Gels., Bry., 
Hhus tox, Merc. 

Rhus tox., Lach,. Puis., Opi. 

Iod., Cicuta, Apis, China. 

Adjuvants. — In bad cases mild stimulants, such as Ammo- 
ilia, may be used, per rectum. Apply to the head cool evapo- 
rating lotions. Absolute quiet. Warmth to surface of body 
and extremities. If fracture with depression, trephine. On 
no account should the patient be induced to eat or drink, and 
he should be watched for one month. 

Conjunctivitis {Inflammation of the Conjunctiva). — Acon. 
Bell., Ars., Euph., Apis m., Merc, Argen n., Hepar s., 
Puls., Rhus tox, Cinnabaris, Sulph., Ham., Silic, Calc 
iod. 

Graph., Am., Sepia, Nux v., Nit ac, Kali bich. Thuja, 
Zinc. 

Phyt., Hydras., Baryta, Aurum mur., Caust., Calendula, 
Lach., Spigv, Coni., Nat, sulph., Petrol., Cup., Tart, em., 
Ign., Sang., Sepia, Chloral. 

Adjuvants. — Perfect rest of the eyes. Apply a lotion of 
the following remedies: Aconite, Hamamelis, Muriate of Hy- 
drastis, Borax, Boracic acid, Mtrate of Silver, Carbolic acid, 
Sulphate of Zinc or Copper, Nitrate of Mercury. Hold the 
eyes over hot water. Tannin, Calomel or Bismuth dusted in- 
to the eyes, is of much value. A drop of castor-oil instilled 
into the eye allays the pain and photophobia. Sleep with a wet 
compress of some of the above lotions upon the eyes. In ob- 
stinate cases apply to the lids, once in three days, the solid 
stick of the Nitrate of Silver, a crayon of the Sulphate of Cop- 
per, or protection by blue or smoked glasses. A blister in 
obstinate cases, behind the ears, is serviceable. Besmear the 
edges of the eyelids with vaseline or cosmoline to prevent 
adhesion in the morning. A frequent application of a lotion 
of warm milk and water, is very soothing. Pond's fluid ex- 
tract of Hamamelis, applied on soft linen, often cures. The 



106 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

sponges, towels etc., used by the patient should not be used 
for any other purpose, on account of the contagiousness of 
the disease. 

Confinement, — See Labor. 

Constipation (Torpid Bowels).— Nvx v., Sulph., Collin., 
Alumina, Bry., Hydras., Atropia, Silic, Sepia, Graph., 
Nat. m., Mag. m., 

Plumb., Opi., Aloes., JEscul., Sagrada, Lye. 

Pod., Caust., Merc, Puis., Phos., Physostigma, Ars., Ign, 

Adjuvants. — A diet of coarse plain food with brown bread, 
A glass of water in the morning while dressing; corn bread, 
cracked wheat, unbolted flour. Wheaten bran roasted like 
coffee, a cupful wet with milk or water and eaten every night 
before retiring, will be found servicable. Avoid highly sea- 
soned food and alcoholic liquors. Acid fruit is beneficial. 
Go to stool every morning with great regularity and make 
the effort whether you have the desire or not. Friction and 
kneeding of the abdomen, with a cold hand. Irritation of 
the rectum and anus will often produce stool. To move the 
bowels at once use copious injections of water at 90°. In 
some cases, the rectum will have to be scooped out, before an 
enema can be used. A piece of soap one inch long and half 
an inch in diameteiv covered with castor-oil, is very effica- 
cious. Waters containing sulphur and magnesia are useful. 
Saline waters. Cold enemata; if warm they increase the 
constipation. The abdominal compress may be worn by 
persons of much vitality, day and night, with great benefit. 
In weakly patients there does not exist vital energy sufficient 
to excite reaction, and they remain chilly long after it has- 
been applied. Eat figs or prunes soaked in olive oil. An 
excellent adjuvant is one spoonful of raw linseed morn- 
ing and night, the seeds should be soaked a little before 
using. 

Consumption. — See Phthisis. 

Contusion (A bruise). — Arn., Ham., Calen., Chlorcl 

Buta., Coni., Aeon., Apis m. 

Adjuvants. — A lotion of Arnica, Hamamelis or Aconite and 
Chloroform liniment. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 107 

Convulsions {Infantile). — Verat. y., Gels., Bell., Chlo- 
roform, Sant., Glono. 

Camph., Physostig., Opi., Hyos., Stram., Ign., Kali brom., 
Verat. alb. 

Hell., Plumb., Cup., Zinc, Chloral. 

Adjuvants. — Enemata of warm water; warm baths with 
cold to the head. Spinal ice-bag. Inhalation of Amyl nit. or 
Chloroform. Lancing of the gums. Mother should guard 
against becoming violently excited or over-heated, and too 
frequent nursing. 

Convulsions ( Puerperal).— Verat. v., Bell., Chloral. t 
Gels., Benz. Ac, Kali brom., Stram., Terebinth., Mor- 
phia, Chloroform, 

Aeon., Cup., Opi., Stram., Apis m., Merc, c,, Kali hyd., 
Tereb., Secale, Ars., Ouachamaca. 

Cham., Coffea, Canth., Hepar s., Amyl nit., Ign., Styrone. 

Adjuvants. — Cold to the head, mustard poultices to the 
feet. Inhalation of Chloroform. If before or during partu- 
rition, expedite delivery by forceps or turning. Dry cupping 
to the nape of the neck. Warm baths and warm enemata. 
Mustard sinapisms along the spine. Place a piece of India 
rubber or soft wood between the teeth, in order to protect, the 
patients tongue. Empty the bladder with a catheter. See that 
the patient has plenty of cool air to breathe. After labor see 
that the uterus is free from portions of the placenta or clots 
of blood, as these will excite the convulsions. 

Corns (Callositas). — Arn., Ruta g., Rhus tox., Ham., 
Acon., Petrol., Ant. c. 

Silic, Sulph., Thuja, Argent m., Iod. 

Lye, Graph., Ars. 

Adjuvants. — After carefully cutting or filing off the thick- 
ened skin, apply one of the followiug substances: Kerosene 
oil, Petroleum, Cosmolme, Aconite, Arnica, Rhus tox, Carbolic 
acid, Perchloride of Iron, Iodine, Castor-oil, Salicylic acid,Ver- 
atruni viride, Chloroform, Thuja, Nitric ac, Argentum nit., 
white pine gum, Aconite and Chloroform liniment, Oxalic acid 
or Muriate of ammonia. Diachylon plaster. Wear easy-fitting 
soft boots and wash the feet often. Apply a felt plaster, hav- 



108 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

ing a hole in the center, so as to protect the corn from pres- 
sure. Leaves of Rhus tox. macerated in acetic acid form an 
excellent application. Flexible collodion applied to the pain- 
ful corn. The foot should be frequently soaked in warm 
water, when the corn can be removed by scraping- or picking 
with a pointed knife. 

C orpulency.— See Obesity. 

Coryza. — See Cold in the head. 

Cough ( TVsm). — Dry— Acon.,Atropia, Bell ,Ars., Bry., 
"Coni., Hyos., Gels., Kali hyd., Lach., Merc. Phos., 
Rumex , Spong., Sulph., Rhus tox., Pilocarpin, Morphia. 

lod., Caust., Kali carb. y Nit.ac, Nuxv., Opi , Cina., San- 
tonin, Camph., Chloro , Ether, Cubebs., Ferr., Napthalin, 
Grindelia. 

Ambra.. Arm, Argent m., Broni., Cerp., Cham., Coff., Dros., 
Dulc, Graph., Ign.. Sepia., Sulph. ac, Cimic, Kali brom., 
Yerat. alb., Petrol., Coral., Sticta., Spig., Sabadilla, Caul., 
Phyt , Zinc, Chloral. 

Adjuvants. — To loosen and allay a dry teasing cough, ad- 
minister glycerine or the syrup of tolu in teaspoonful doses 
Inhalation of hot steam, hot fomentation? about the throat. 
Inhalation of chloroform or ether. Tar in capsules, tar water, 
or the oil of tar. Mucilaginous drinks, as gum-arabic water, 
harley water, linseed-tea, with lemons, Slippery elm, etc Fre- 
quent draughts of a little cold water. The patient should 
resist the cough. Avoid damp air and crowded assemblies. 
Familiarity with a free atmosphere guards against excessive 
sensitiveness to changes of the weather. Cold compress upon 
the throat gives great relief. Cold bathing, or sponging the 
whole surface of the body every morning. Wear flannel 
winter and summer. Mucilage of tragacanth. Decoction of 
iceland moss. Infusion of marsh mallow. Liquorice jujubes. 
Balsam of Peru with mucilage. Glycerine and whisky a a. 
Excellent to allay and loosen a cough. A teaspoonful of salt- 
water will often allay a worm cough at once. 

Moist or Loose Cough.— Hepar s., Puls., Calc c, 
Ipecac, Lyc, Kali, bich., Merc iod., Sang., Silic , Stann , 
Dig., Tart, em., Sulph. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 109 

Amm. m., Arsenate of soda, Ant. cried., Kreas., Senega. , 
Verat. alb., Lobelia., Sabad., Salicylic ac, Silphium. y 
Cubebs. 

Auruin m., Carbo veg., Carbo an., China, Chelid., Kali 
brom., Squills, Sambucas. — See Adjuvants above. 

Nervous, Spasmodic, Sympathetic Cough.— AsAF(Et,HYos. r 
Zinc val., Valer., Gels., Ambka g., Ign., Scutel., Tarant., 

Cup., Camph., Tarant., Cyproped, Verat. vir 

Kreas., Cham.. Graph., Kali brom., Squills, Sambu., Stram., 

The mingled fumes of sulphur and ammonia as found in gas 

works, often cure these cases. 

Hoarse, Croupy Cough. — Acon., Spong., Hepar s., Iod., 
Jaborand., Tart, em., Merc. cyan. 

Rhustox., Sang., Brom., Caust., Kali brom., Cubebs. 

Napthalin, Carbo v., Brom., Rhus ver. 

Adjuvants. — Apply a wet compress to the throat. Inhala- 
tion of hot steam. Mucilaginous drinks. — See Adjuvants 
above. 

Asthmatic, Suffocative Cough.— Ars., Ipecac, Kali hyd., 
Kali bich., Stram., Verat. vir., Salicyl. ac, Dig., 
Pilocarpin, Sang., Lach., Atropia. 

Cup., Sulph., Kreas., Tart em., N~uxv., Tod., Lye, Phos., 
Verat. alb., Aeon., Chloro., Chloral., Hepar s., Grindelia., 
Kali brom., Lobelia. 

Caust., Gels., Hyos., Opi., Hyd. ac, Tabac, Camph., 
Asafcet. 

Chronic {Tubercular Form). — Ars., Tereb., Argent n., 
Aloes, Calcc, Ferr., Merc, Leptan., Calc carb., China, 
Nuxv., Nit. ac, Pod , Nn\ ac, Phos., Sulph., Sulphuric 
ac, Acon., Phosphate of soda, Morphia, Cod-liver-oil, 
Iodide of sulph., Ferr. 

Lye, Kali bich.. Petrol., Rhus tox., Psorin, Nitrate of 
lead, Sepia, Verat. alb. 

Carbonate of Potash, Carbo veg., Ant. crud., Bry., Rheum., 
Nat. m.,. Collin., *Gratiola. 

Adjuvants. — In chronic cases use a milk diet or mutton; 
chicken, raw-beef, white fish and well-cooked, thin slices of 



110 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

bacon. Mucilaginous drinks. Injections of starch contain- 
ing salicylic acid, or from ten to thirty drops of opium. Ap- 
ply daily cod-liver oil to the abdomen; Raw meat pulp. Milk 
and lime-water or soda water. Charcoal crackers. Pancrea- 
tine or liquor Pancreaticus, with the meals to aid digestion. 
Raw eggs with lemon juice has proved very beneficial. 

Cracks — Fissures in Skin. — Graph., Hepar s,, Silic, 
Sulph., Petrol., Merc, Calc. c, Ant. crud. 

Aloes, Caust., Sepia., Rhus tox., Canth., Nit. ac. 

Ars., Phos., Kreas., Bell. 

Adjuvants. — Apply Collodion, Glycerine of starch, Vase- 
line or corbolated petrolina with Arnica. Boracic acid, Calen- 
dula, Aloes, Hydrastis or Graphites cerate. Wash the hands 
with Sulphurous acid, three parts, glycerine and water one 
part, or glycerine one part and Eau-de-Cologne two parts. 
A wet compress worn through the night often proves 
beneficial. In some cases touch the bottom of the crack with 
a crystal of Nitrate of Silver or the Sulphate of Copper. 

Cramps. — See (Spasm. 

Critical Age- — See Menstruation, Cessation of 

Crick in the Back. — See Lumbago. 

Croup — (Laryngo trachitis Crouposa, Catharrhal Form). — 
Acon., Spong. , Ipecac, Tart, em., Hepar s., Iod., Kali 
bich., Merc, Cyn. 

Sang., Caust. , Kali brom., Merc, iod., Naphthaline. 

Atropia. , Phos., Calc. c, Hyos., Brom., Samb. , Bry., Rhus, 
Senega, Amm. bromide, Lobelia, Squills, Moschus., Gels. 

Membraneous Form. — Kali bich., Tart, em., Iod., Merc 
cyn., Ipecac, Amm. caust., Hepar s., Brom., Cubebs, 
Sulph. ac, Nit. ac, Papaya. 

Sang., Ars. iod., Phos., Sulph., Cup., Pilocarpin,Rhus rad., 
Apis m. 

Lye, Lactic ac, Naja trip., Crotal, Kaolin. 

Adjuvants.— hi the inflammatory form, compresses dipped 
in hot or cold water and applied to the throat and chest, 
covered with flannel or oiled silk, are useful; vapor from boil- 
ing water well diffused throughout the room, so as to be in- 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. Ill 

haled by the patient, gives much relief, and if a little Iodine, 
Bromine, Kali bichromicum, Turpentine or tar be added to 
the boiling water, and the fumes inhaled with the steam, greatly 
increases its value. In the membraneous form, a weak spray 
of Sulphurous, Lactic or Nitric acid, is very useful. Papaya 
spray is said to dissolve the membrane. Oxygen gas deserves 
a trial. The fumes of slacking lime are excellent. In some 
cases, the inhalation of Amyl nitrite gives temporary relief. 
To loosen the cough use glycerine and whisky a a. Syrup of 
tolu, or glycerine in teaspoonf ul doses acts beneficial. Goose 
or hen's oil, the same way are valuable to loosen the cough. 
To throw off the excessive secretion of mucous, and false 
membrane when loosened, emetics of Ipecacuanha or tartar 
emetic, are the best, and have saved many lives. The Sul- 
phate of Zinc or Subsulphate of Mercury are sometimes used, 
but I do not like them. In cases of great exhaustion, a dis- 
creet use of brandy and ammonia, as palliatives to gain time 
are valuable. The diet should be entirely composed of fluids, 
as milk and water, beef tea, or wine and water. In desperate 
cases, tracheotomy. 

Crusta Lactea (Milk crust, Eczema Capitis, Scald Read), — 
Sulph. , Ars.,Calc c.,Hepar s., Graph., Lappa. ,Lyc, Merc, 
Rhus tox., Silic, Croton tig., Cod-liver oil. 

Viola trie, Iris., Iod., Mez., Baryt iod., Bry., Thuja., 

Psorin., Sepia. 

Ustilago, Nat m., Sarsap., Carbo an., Nit. ac, Aloe., Petrol. 
Phos., Staph., Dulc, Rumex., Apis m. 

Adjuvants — To remove the crusts, apply to the head a rub- 
ber cap, a mashed turnip poultice, or a wilted cabbage leaf, 
and then use a parasiticide. Wash with a lotion of Hy- 
posulphite of Soda (grams 5, glycerine andjwater a a 25 grams), 
Calomel (gr. to 10 §j. of cosmoline.) The best known appli- 
cation, Vaseline and Oxide of Zinc, one to twenty. Chloral 
hydrate (grs. 10 glycerine and water a a-Ij) is a good local ap- 
plication. Iodoform and Chrysophanic cerate highly recom- 
mended. Carbolic acid lotion. Iris or Graphites cerate. 
Mineral waters, as Hmryadi janos or Geyser springs of Sara- 
toga. Mucilaginous waters of bran or flour. Use potash- 
soap. 



112 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Cuts. — See Wounds. 

Cyanosis {Blue Disease, Unoxygenated Blood). — Ars. Dig., 
Lach., Crotal., Cup., Camph., Acon., Verat, alb. 

Phos., Kali phos., or sulph., Opi. 

Amm. c., Carbo veg., Arn. 

Adjuvants. — Avoidance of fatigue or mental excitement, 
nourishing food, warm clothing, residence in pure , mild air. 

Cystitis (Inflammation of the Bladder). — Acon., Canth., 
C ann sat., Apis m., Puls., Camph., Hydras., Bell., Kali 
hyd., Merc, Lyc, Tereb., Copaiba. 

Benz. ac, Sulph., Cubebs, Eucal., Nux v., Pareira. 

Buchu., Uva ursi., Eup. pur., Juniper. 

Adjuvants. — In chronic cases, the bladder should daily be 
washed out with a solution of Hydrastis, Carbolic acid, 
Salicylic acid, Benzoic acid, Boracic acid, Eucalyptus, Mercury 
or some demulcent fluid. In women the urethra should be 
dilated. Hot fomentations, warm hip baths, abdominal com- 
press, hot enemata or Iodoform suppositories to relieve the 
pain. A decoction of couch-grass often cures acute cases. 
Incurable cases may be much relieved by cystotomy, Alkaline 
waters. 

Dandruff (Pityriasis, Seborrhea Branny Tetter) — Sulph., 
Graph., Ars., Lyc , Silic, Kali ars., Fluoric ac, Calc, o 
Pilocarpin, Hepars., Colch., Phos., Merc 

Thuja., Sepia, Stilling., Phyt., ^Clematis. 

Adjuvants. — Glycerine of Borax, or Camphor lotion in 
Borax, with glycerine one pint to two parts of bay rum. Per- 
fumed Carbolic acid lotion. Frequent baths and hard rub- 
bing after shampooing. Saturated solution of Borate of Soda. 
An infusion of Saponaria bark is excellent. Sulphuret of 
potash one half oz. to one quart of water, glycerine and 
lime water. Lime liniment, Calomel ointment, Starch baths, 
cod-liver oil. Either olive or almond oil well rubbed into the 
scalp will soften and remove the scales; soap and glycerine 
a a. 

Deafness (Dyscecia, Suretitus, Impaired Hearing), Acute 
Form. — Acon., Bell., Merc, Puls. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 1J 3 

Gels., Veratvir., Bide, Caust., Pilocarpi?!. Ars. 

Nit ac, Carbo veg., Kali brom., Glou. 

Chronic Form. — Merc. dulc. Merc, iod., Sulph. iod. t 
Baryt. iod. Kali iod., Calcphos., Sulph., Silic, Hepars., 
Argent nit., Tellur. 

Aur. m., Nit. ac, Lye, Graph. 

Kali brom., Carbo veg., Sepia., Phyt. 

Nervous For in. — Quinia, Salicyl. ac, China, Petrol., 
Phos., Phos. ac, Atropia. 

Caust., Hi/os., Zinc, Sulph., Puis., Am., Bell., Iod. 

Hyos., Coca, Ars., Ambra, Merc, iod., Canth. 

Adjuvants. — A collection of cerumen in the ear frequently 
causes deafness; to remove this, syringe with warm water. 
Cotton saturated with glycerine will sometimes greatly aid 
in hearing. Glycerine will restore ■ dryness of the ear. In 
deafness from debility, use warm water to cleanse the ear. 
Faradization of the ear may with caution be used. In the 
catarrhal form, gargles of Nitrate of potash, Borax, or Capsi- 
cum are of service. Electricity. 

Debility — Asthenia. (Lack of Strength. — (Constitutional.) 
—Ferr., Ars., Calc c et phos., Phos., Merc, Iod., Kali 
hyd., Phos ac, Silic, Sulph., Lyc, Hepar s. , Nit. ac, 
Sulph ac, Cod-liver oil. 

Caust., Helon., Am., Baryt. iod., Strych. 

Coff., Mur. ac, Nux v., Hydras. 

From loss of Animal Fluids. — China., Quinia., Phos. ac, 
Gels., Helon., Ferr., Mur. ac, Nit. ac, Sulph. ac 

Hydras., Strych., Nux v., Coff. 

Nervous Form. — Gels., Zinc, Phos. ac. Nux v., Ign., 
Uran. nit., Dig., Coff., Stann., Zinc val., Fer. et strych.,. 
Strych. Asag^et. 

Phos., Mosch., Prusicac, Mangan., Sepia., Selenium. 

Aeon., Camph , Sil. 

Adjuvants. — Animal diet, as beef, oysters, milk and soups. 
Some cases alcoholic stimulants may be of service. Saccharine 
fruits and vegetables. Great activity, gymnastics, salt water 
baths, sea air, oil, milk, and cod-liver oil internally and lo- 
cally. Massage, Electricity. Cold weather.-See Neurasthenia. 



114 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Delirium Tremens. — See Alcohol 

Dentition. — (Disorders During Teething.) — Calc. a, Bell., 
Cham., Verat vir., Gels., Acon., Merc, Pod., Ipecac, 
Bry., Ars., Mag carb., Rheum., Borax., Phos., Silic, 
Kali. brom. 

Apis 77i., Cina., Graph. 

Kreas., Coff., Cham., Hyos., Columba. 

Adjuvants. — Regularity in feeding, keep the body and 
feet warm, watch the digestion, and give the patient an 
abundance of sleep. In many children, the gums will have to 
be lanced. Daily ablutions in warm water, with much ex- 
ercise in the open air. 

Depression of Spirits.— Ars., Merc, Nux v., Puls., Pod., 
Macro., Ign., Aurum. m., Kali pod., Kit. ac, China., 
'Quinia., Salicyl. ac, Lyc 

Natm., Dig., Petrol., Staph., Phos. ac, Iod. 

Xalibrom., Plat., Bry., Carbo v., Bap. 

Adjuvants. — Active out-door exercise. Cultivate cheerful- 
ness. Eat but little, and that should be simple and easy of 
digestion. See Lidigestion and Hypochondriasis 

Diabetes (Saccharine Urine.) — Uran. nit., Phos ac, Pilo- 
carpus., Salicylate of soda, Merc, Nux v., Kali iod., 
Ergot., Codia., Ars., Kali brom., Quinia., Ether. 

Plumb., Muriate of Quinia., China., Lactic ac, Chloro- 
form, Permang Potash., Mur ac, Kali carb., Kali nit., Apis 
on., Phos., Curare., Ant crud., Nit ac, Stdph., Jabor., Aur m., 
Nat Sulph., Helon., Caust. 

Arum tri., Dig., Canth., Merc, Carbol. ac, Cup., Kreas., 
Lach., Lithia., Amm. carb. Lyc, Mosch., Sulph. ac, Tarant., 
Ustilago m., Lycopus, Berberis... Carbo veg., Opi., Coni., Ign., 
Gels., Ap.ocyn., Eup., Coloc, Mang. sulph., Morphia., 
Chimaph., Hydras., Seneca., Trill., Thuja., Asclep., Hyper., 
Badiaga., Valerin., Baryta c, Chilid., Chloral, Bicarbonate of 
Soda, Fer. et strych. 

Adjuvants. — Abstain from food that contains starch or sugar, 
and use a rich animal diet; a diet consisting exclusively of 
skim milk or butter milk alone has cured many cases. Drink 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 115 

much water to alia}' the thirst. Alkaline waters such as the 
Carlsbad, Bethescla or Vichey have proved beneficial. Gly- 
cerine, six to twelve drachms in two pounds of water daily, 
has acted well. Use bran or glutin bread, and all kinds of 
nuts. Bee-bread has produced good results. Use tea, 
coffee, cocoa, claret, sherry, brandy or soda water. Bathe 
often in salt water and take frequent sea voyages. Inhala- 
tion of oxygen gas. Bran water, wheat bran two quarts, to 
three quarts of cold water ; let the bran soak over night, and 
strain. This forms an excellent drink. 

Diarrhoea.' (Liquid Stools. (Acute.) — Acon., Ars., Bry., 
Camfh., Cham., Calc c, Coloc, China., Coff., Crot. tig., 
Ipecac, Iris., Lep., Merc, Nit. ac, Phos., Phos. ac, Pod., 
Puls., Rheum., Rhus tox., Secale., Sulph., Sulph ac. ( 
Tereb., Verat alb., Coto bark., Argent, nit., Cod-liver 
oil., Ferr. 

JEsculus, Agaric, Nux v., Apis m., Am., Bell., Borax, Bis- 
muth, China, Santonine, Cup., Dulc, Gummi gutt., Hepar. s. t 
Hyos., *Jalapa, Kreos., Mag. carb., Nat. Sulph., Opi., Petrol., 
Rhus tox., Psorin., Tart, em., Canth., Robi., Castor oil., Gera- 
nium, Salicyl. ac. 

Ant. crud., Caps., Carbo veg., Chilid., Colch., Colostrum., 
Dios., Elet., Gels., Gratiola., Helleb., Ign., Iod., Kali bich., 
Lauroc, Mez., Xat. in., Plumb., Sang., Zingerber, Asafcet. 
Borax, Kali nit., Lach., Mag. carb., Thuja., Collins., Rumex, 
Chloroform, Dig., Eucal., Mangan., Crotal,, Bi-Sulphide of 
Carbon, Euon., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Food of light, non-irritating articles should be 
taken sparingly. A milk diet is invaluable. In many cases 
where warm milk fails, cold milk and lime water will have 
the desired effect. In a few cases, milk aggravates. Rice, 
arrowroot, gruel, Neave's food, Fluid beef. Especially use- 
ful is the lacto-peptine, or peptonized food. Where the 
small intestines are very much involved pancreatine is better 
than pepsin. Raw, or half-cooked eggs, and ripe fruit, in 
moderation can be taken with benefit. When great acidity 
prevails, substitute soda water for lime water. Mucilagenous 
drinks. Rest in the recumbent posture. Keep the abdomen 
and extremities warm. The griping pains may be palliated 



116 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

by either moist or dry heat. Mustard plasters to the abdo- 
men are excellent, but should be prepared with the white of 
an egg or molasses to prevent vesication. Some cases are re- 
lieved by injections of warm starch. Tepid baths., country or 
mountain air. Chalybeate waters. Lemon or orange ade. 
Chicken boiled with rice. Warm linseed poultice to the 
abdomen. Wear a wet girdle covered with oiled silk, about 
the abdomen. Turpentine stupes. Astringent enemata of 
Kino, Logwood, Tannin, compound powder of Catechu. In- 
jections of warm water or starch water, with twenty drops of 
Opium to the injection. Avoidance of cold, damp air. Keep 
the feet warm and dry, and the abdomen covered with 
flannel 

Diplopia (Double Vision). — Bell., Atropia, Hyos., Gels., 

Sant., Phos., Strych. 
Aeon., Ars., Nat. m., Aur. m., China., Hepar s, 
Adjuvants. — Freedom from all excitement. Absolute rest of 

the eyes. Bathe the eyes with hot and cold water alternately 

for ten minutes at a time. 

Diphtheria {Angina Maligna ; Putrid Sore Throat). — 
Merc, cyan., Merc, iod., Kali bich., Chloride of Lime. 
Phyt., Ars.,Lach., Bap., Apis m.,Bell., Nit., ac, Rhus tox, 
Crotal., Kali iod., Phenic ac, Kali Perman, Pilo- 
carpin, per oxide of hydrogen. 

Iod., Brom,, Mur. ac., Amm. caust., Ghinium arsen., Ferr., 
mur. 

Argent, nit., Kreas., Secale., Nux v., Arn., Silic, Mez., 
Baryt. iod., Zinc, Lye, Cup., Cocc, Thuja, Aurum, Musca- 
rine, Lactic ac, Chromic ac, Hydras., Ign., Benzoate of 
soda, Copaiba, Ozone, Salicylic ac. 

Croupal Form. — Merc cyan., Kali bich., Amm. caust., 
Ipecac, Tart em., Brom., Iod., Pilocarpin, Calc chlorm., 
Ars., Lach., Phenic ac 

Nit. ac, Sang., Amm. carb., Kali permang, Jabor., Crotal., 
Apis m., Sulph., Hepar s., Papaya. 

Eucalyp., Rhus tox., Spong., Ant. crud., Canth., Apis m. 

Adjuvants. — A gargle of Alcohol and water & a, or Alcohol 
and milk a a, or glycerine may take the place of the water. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 11 T 

Chloral hydrate. Phytolacca tincture and water a a used hot. 
Strong pepper-tea. Chlorate of potash. Salt water and vin- 
egar. Chloride of lime water, diluted one tenth. Dilute 
Carbolic acid, Borax, Creasote. Chlorated soda, Hydrochloric 
acid, Thymic acid, etc. Spray of hot atomized lime-water. 
Sulphurous acid, Carbolic acid, Phosphate of Soda. Chlorate 
of lime water and Papaya. Inhalation of steam medicated 
with Turpentine, Lactic acid, Iodine, Bromine, Bromo chlora- 
lum. Carbolic acid, Lime water, Calcium chlorate, Sulpho- 
carbolate of Soda, flour of Sulphur. Tearing away of exu 
dation, very injurious. In diptheritic croup, use poultices 
of linseed to the throat, made by pounding the seeds instead 
of ground meal. To keep down the excess of fibrine in the 
blood the diet should consist of milk, or milk and lime-water, 
beef tea, eggs, cream, glycerine, essence of beef, oysters, 
ice cream, and small pieces of ice. In cases with great debil- 
ity, give stimulants freely, of brandy, port wine, champagne, 
or whisky. In malignant cases of this disease, intoxication 
is not easily produced. Albuminous water; dissolve the white 
of an egg in a pint of water, sweeten with glycerine, flavor 
with orange flower water or lemons. Use cold, ad 
libitum. 

Paralysis following Diphtheria.— Strych., Nux., Gels., 
Atropia, Bell., Phos., Plumb., Ergot., Rhus tox., Zinc, 
Quinia., Cup., Ferr., Electricity. 

Cocc, Ars., Secale., China, Ig.n., Am., Strain. 

Thuja., Iod., Kali iod,, Caust., Sea-air. 

■ Distention of Abdomen (Flatiuence). — Lyc, Puls.,Nux v., 
China, Carbo veg., Argent, nit., Pepsin, Ars. 

Chloroform, Ether, Carbo an., Salicylic-ac. 

Ign., Hepar s., Cham., Petrol., Aloes., Colch. See Dys- 
pepsia. 

Duodenitis. — See Jaundice. 

Dysentery (Bloody flux— Inflammation of the Mucous 
lining of the Colonand Rectum). — Acon.,Bry.,Coloc, Merc, 
Ars., Bap., Ipecac, Rhus tox., Sulph., Terebinth. 

Aloe., Bell., Atropia, Canth., China, Iris., Lep., Nuxv., Nit 
ac, Pod., Opi., Castor oil, Argent, nit., Calumba., Ferr. 



118 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Colch., Caps., Arm, Collin., Dios., Ham., Cham., Quinia., 
Cup., Plumb., H} T dras., Mur. ac, Sulpb. ac, Gamb., Secale, 
Mez., Verat. alb., Angusturia, Lacb., Crotal., Dulc, Phos. ac, 
Ricinuscom., Carbo veg., Kalibicb., Calc. sulpb., Carbolic ac, 
Epsom salts. 

Adjuvants. — Rest in bed in a well ventilated room. Demul- 
cent drinks. Farinaceous food, milk diet, thin broths, liquid 
extract of beef; grapes, oranges, raw eggs. Mucilaginous 
enemata with glycerine, are of great utility. Opiate supposi- 
tories to relieve tenesmus. In some cases, put from ten to 
thirty drops of Opium in a starch injection, use directly af- 
ter a stool. Iodoform suppositories. To remove scybala, give 
one dose of castor oil. An abdominal hot compress, or a 
large linseed poultice containing two or three tablespoonsful 
of mustard, will give great satisfaction. Vegetable charcoal. 
Avoid fruits and succulent vegetables. Sea air. Residence 
in a mild, dry climate. Warm clothing, Soda water and milk, 
Remove and disinfect at once the evacuations, and bury them. 
Patient should always use the bed pan. 

Dysmenorrhea. —See Menstruation. 

Dyspepsia {Indigestion). — Puls., Salicylic ac, Nux v., 
Lyc, China, Calc c, Argent, nit., Hepar s., Strych., 
Hydras., Pepsine. 

Bry., Ant. c, Ign., Alumi., Amm. m., Am., Ars., Bis- 
muth, Creos., Chelid., Ferr., Petrol., Robin., Sang., Sepia, 
Uran. nit., Borax, Carbo veg. 

Quinia., Staph., ./Esc. hip, Asafoet,, Bap., Baryt. c, Bell., 
Bovista, Caust., Cocc, Collin., Coloc, Coni., Cup., Fer., Bo- 
vis., Fluor, ac, Graph., Helon., Iris., Kalibicb., Kali c, Lach., 
Lep., Mez., Pod., Mur. ac, Kit. ac, Nux m., Plumb., Psorin., 
Ratania, Rhus tox., Silic, Stann., Sulph. ac, Tabac, Zinc, 
Mang., Ingluvin, Carbolic ac, Aeon., Verat. alb. 

Adjuvants. — Absolute rest of the stomach by fasting from 
two to four days, then break the fast by taking four ounces 
of milk every three hours, increasing the quantity as fast as it 
can be assimilated. Skim milk acts well in some cases; where 
milk disagrees, add a little lime water, soda or borax. Five 
grains of pepsine, or if the small intestines are involved, 
pancreatine, after each meal, greatly aids digestion. When 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 119 

there is much atony of the stomach, alcohol and wines taken 
cautiously in small quantities at each meal, assists digestion. 
Maltine taken with starchy food has proved beneficial. In 
some cases, a glass of beer at meals is all that is re- 
quired. Alkalies given a short time before meals stimulate an 
abundant secretion of acid gastric juice; but if the mucous 
membrane is diseased, acids are better; they also must be ta- 
ken before meals. If there is excessive acidity of the stom- 
ach, to give temporary relief, one teaspoonful of Bi-carbonate 
of soda dissolved in four ounces of water and drunk all at 
once, gives immediate relief. A cup of hot water drunk three 
times a day just before meals, is one of the best stimulants 
known in atonic dyspepsia. Pancreatic emulsion should 
not be forgotten where fatty food is hard to digest. One tea- 
spoonful of glycerine after eating prevents acidity. Active 
out - of - door exercise aids digestion. Eat regularly^ 
slowly, and masticate the food thoroughly, do not over- 
load the stomach. Animal food is, as a rule, more easily di- 
gested than vegetable. Animal food should be fresh, tender, 
and cooked so as to retain its juice. Starchy and saccharine 
food often cause acidity of the stomach. Avoid hard, dried, 
cured meats, as ham, sausages, dried fish, salmon, pork, veal, 
lobsters, crabs, salads, twice cooked meats, cheese, fresh bread, 
cucumbers, cabbages, peas, beans, rich pastry and every arti- 
cle known to disagree. Brown bread acts often as a mechan- 
ical irritant, but may be eaten by many with advantage. 
Lemon-juice taken freely is a good substitute for vegetables 
and soups, and has cured many dyspeptics. Coffee and tea 
often cause indigestion. Cocoa, tea, milk and water are the 
best beverages for dyspeptics. Large drafts of cold water 
lower the temperature of the stomach and arrest digestion. 
Ice water is especially to be avoided. Never eat directly af- 
ter violent muscular exertion, as digestion ceases fromfatigue. 
Liquid food may be taken; as, beef tea, milk, cocoa or an 
egg nog. Sleeping immediately after eating arrests digestion. 
Sleep upon hard beds. Bathe often in cold water. Change of 
air and scenery is beneficial as it diverts the mind from its ordi- 
nary train of thought. Business and family anxieties, or 
gloomy ponderings over imaginary ailments, arrest digestion.. 
Select for society, friends that laugh much, and are full of fun. 
Brown-Sequard gives a small quantity of liquid or solid food at 



120 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

regular intervals, varying from ten to thirty minutes, for two 
or three weeks, and it has in many cases acted well. Pepton- 
ized food has been found s Tviceable, especially if Ether or 
Cod-liver-oil is mixed with the peptone. Ice water Dyspepsia 
is sometimes relieved by the use of a diy diet. Abstain from 
tobacco. Of great value is a hot compress over the stomach, 
worn day and night. Rest and early hours. Horse back ex. 
ercise. Alkaline waters. 

Dyspnoea (Short, Difficult Breathing). — Ars., Calc. c, Iod., 
Ferr., Acon., Ipecac, Phos., Dig., Lach., Stram., Sang., 
Yerat. vir. 

Ant. tart., Stann., Hepar s., Cup., China, Verat.alb., Cro- 
■tal,, Spig., Camph., Hyos., Carbo v., Puis., Gels. 

Bell., Brom., Sulph., Spong., Rhus tox., Thuja., Opi., 
Samb., Apis m., Lobelia. — See Asthma, Phthisis, Ilydroperi- 
'Cardium, Anmmia, etc. 

Earache (Neuralgia of the Ear). — Acon., Aconitia, 
Atropin, Bell., Puls., Verat. vir., Merc, Salicylic ac, 
Morphia. 

Gels., Cham., Hyos., Sidph., Spig., Opi., Coni., Silic, Kali 
iod., Bry., Ars. 

Coni., Silic, Kali iod., Bry., Ars. 

Adjuvants. — A few drops of hot water, oil or glycerine, 
dropped into the ear often relieve. Cotton saturated with 
Chloroform or Ether and placed in the ear acts quickly, as a 
palliative; tincture of Aconite. Opium, Hamamelis or Arnica, 
a little dropped into the ear, especially if heated, gives 
quick relief. One quarter of a grain of Morphia or Atropia 
dissolved in ten drops of water and three drops instilled into 
the canal, allays the pain. The pain is often relieved by 
the application of a hot hop poultice. Syringe the ear with hot 
water, every ten minutes. Hot aconite dropped into the ear is 
of great value. A valuable application is found in Chloral 
hydrate and Camphor a a. Some cases are relieved by the 
application of a blister or Croton oil behind the ear. 

Ecchymosis (Extravasation of Blood under the Skin). — Mur. 
AC, Arn., Phos., Ars., Ham., Amm. c 
Rhus tox., Ruta., Acon., Bry., Sulph. 
Plumb., Silic, Coni., Lach., Crotal. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 121 

Adjuvants. — A lotion of Hamamelis, Arnica, Rhus tox.,. 
Aconite or Ruta, is in some cases of benefit. 

Ecthyma {Pustular disease of the Skin). — Ars., Merc, 
Taut, em., Kali beom., Hepar s., Croton tig., Rhus tox., 
Ant. crud., Petrol., Silic, Sulph., Mag. sulph. 

Lye, Kali bich., Kaliiod., Bell., Kreos., Nit ac, Puis., 
Thuja., Staph. 

Cicutavir., Lach., Secale. 

Adjuvants. — Carbolic acid lotion, Carbolized Cosmoline, 
Oxide of Zinc and Vaseline or Benzoated Zinc ointment, cod- 
liver oil locally and internally. Lime water locally. Regu- 
late the digestive organs. Grape cure. Lotion of Sub-acetate 
of Lead, very soothing. Warm starch baths. Carbonate of 
soda and glycerine lotion. Bran baths. 

Eczema — Humid Tetter — Salt Rheum {Catarrhal Der- 
moid Inflammation, or Innervation of the Skin). — Rhus tox., 
Merc, Sulph., Croton tig., Hcpars., Graph., Calc c, Lyc, 
Merc precep. rub.,Mez., Plumb, acet., Fowler's solution 
of ars., Elixir iod. bromide of calcium. 

Coni., Silic. Psori,, Phos., Nat. sulph., Nat. m., Baryta c, 
Clemat., Petrol., Thuja, Dulc, Aeon., Bry., Argent., Carbo 
an., Clemat., Rumex. , 

Apis in., Kali c., Tellurium., Magnetism, Electricity, 
Benzoin. 

Bismuth. Iris., Rhus v., Borax, Sepia, Sarsap., Phyt., 
Yiola tri., Am., Amm c, Ledam., Caust., Calend., Iod., 
Magn. c, Lappa m., Aurum m., Bovista, Canth., Copaiva.. 
Cundurango, Juglans cin. 

Adjuvants.— To remove crusts, apply cod-liver oil, olive oil, 
cold cream, Carbolized Cosmoline, green soap (sapo-viridis) 
Glyceroles. Mercurial inunction, or a linseed poultice. 
Oleate of Zinc is very servicable. Hydropathic treatment. 
Sulphur baths. Powders of Lycopodium. Amylum purum 
or Oxide of Zinc. Use pressure by means of tight bandaging, 
or collodion. Salves of various kinds are often beneficial. 
Argent, nit., one gr. to the oz. of water. Emollient poultices, 
Diachylon plaster, Mercurial ointment, Crude ointment of 
Benzoated Zinc, Lime water and glycerine a a. Plumb, 
aceticum lotion, Electricity. Saturate the scales with oil and 



122 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

remove with linseed poultices. If the scalp is diseased, cut 
off the hair. A diet of vegetables, salads, and milk. Bran. 
baths, give much relief. 

Elephantiasis (Elephantile Skin.)— Ans., Lyc, Merc, 
Ant. c, An ac, Nit. ac, Kali iod., Cod-liver oil, Hydro- 

COTYLE. 

Graph., Hydras,, Argent, n., Kali brom., Myristica sebif era 

Apis m., Arm, Lach., Hydroc. ac, Sarsap., Phos., Sepia, 
Thuja. 

Adjuvants. — Firm rubber bandaging, or the application of 
Collodion. Nutritious diet, using much milk. An ointment 
of Gurgun (wood oil) has proved beneficial. Frequent Sul- 
phur, Salt, or Turkish baths. Avoidance of salt meat. Brandy 
made from raisins, pears, figs and dates is said to be 
prophylactic. Compression or ligation of the main artery 
supplying the limb, has cured a few cases. 

Emaciation ( Wasting, Loss of Flesh). — Ars. Calc c, Lyc, 
Merc, Lyc, Nat. m., Silic, Secale, Phos., Kali iOD. r 
Iod., Ferr., Cod-liver oil. 

Stann., Plumb., Cup., Phos. ac, Baryta iod., Nit. ac. T 
Man g an. 
Nux v., Petrol., Puis., Graph., Ign., Ambra. 
Compare Atrophy, Phthisis, Marasmus. 
Emissions, Seminal. — See Spermatorrhoea. 

Emotions, Bad Effects of. — Agon., China, Ign., Cham., 

Nux v., Gels., Staph., Merc, Puls., Verat. vir. 

Bry., Ars., Phos. ac, Caust., Iron., Nat. m. 

Nux mos., Hyos., Lyc, Phos. ac, Coloc, Plat., Stram. 

Adjuvants. — Inunctions of cod-liver or olive oil twice a 
day, Frequent baths, Change of air and scenery; Voyages; 
Mineral waters 

Encephalitis— See Meningitis. 

Encephalomalacia — (Softening of the Brain) — Phos., Zinc, 
Plumb., Iron, Ars., Calc phos., Iod., Sulph., Strych., 
Rhus tox., Ign., Electricity. 

Caust., Nux v., China, Qicinia, Secale. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 123 

Codeine, Baiyt. a, Lach., Bry., Strain., Cann. Ind., Mez. 

Adjuvants. — Improve the general health with good nourish- 
ing food, beef tea, light wines, and iron, change of air, 
scenery and employment. Brain-work should not entirely 
be given up, but moderated and changed; the mind should 
never lie fallow. Cultivate sleep; if very wakeful at night, 
keep the head low so as to induce sleep; if there is undue 
sleepiness, the head should be kept high. These patients are 
as a rule, very sensitive to extremes of temperature, so that 
they will be better off in the North during summer, and in the 
South during winter. A milk diet. 

Enuresis {Incontinence of Urine.) — Bell., Atropia, 
S anton., Gels., Cina., Nux v., Canth., Strych., Caust., 
Sulph., Calc. C, UpvAN. nit., Chloral hyd., Benzo. ac. 

Terebinth., Ferr., Plantago., Nit. ac, Lye, Br got, Phos. 
ac, Argent, nit., Kreos., Petrol., Sepia, Puis., Graph., 
Hepars., Hyos. 

Cann. s., Rhus tox., Coni., Nat. m., Eleterium, Tlvaursi., 
Spig., Lupuline, Pod , Kali bich., Buchu, Thuja, Ferr. 
phos., Kali brom. 

Adjuvants. — Empty the bladder before retiring, and in three 
hours after, if awake. Sleep upon a hard bed, in a well ven- 
tilated room. Tepid bath, followed by brisk friction before 
retiring. Strap a hard ball upon the back so as to prevent the 
patient from sleeping on the back. To allay the sensibility of 
the bladder, the water should be retained as long as possible in 
day-time. Paint collodion over the prepuce so as to form a 
cap. If the prepuce is too long it should be circumcised. 
Bland, alkaline drinks diminish the acridity of the urine. 
Abstain from fluids in the evening. Belladonna ointment or 
plaster over sacrum. Galvanism to lower abdomen and 
spine. Electricity, etc. 

Endocarditis.— See Heart. 

Enteralgia.— See Colic. 

Enteritis (Inflammation of the Bowels.)— Acon., Merc., 
Ars., Verat. alb., Coloc, Bell., Bry., Pod.. Phos, Iron., 
Leptandra. 



124 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Aloes, Ipecac, Ganth., Nit. ac, Mur. ac, Lack., Sulph., 
Kali bic7i., Tart, em., Argent, nit., Cale c, Morphia, Nux v., 
Ant. c, Bicinas. 

China. Cham., Dule, Rheum., Iris., Lye, Opi., Secale, 
Apis m. 

Adjuvants. — Rest. Apply hot fomentations or sinapisms 
to the abdomen. Skim milk diet; when it disagrees, add lime 
or soda-water. Give no solid food before recovering. 
Enemata of warm water. Demulcent drinks. Broth, beef- 
tea. Aspirate the gas. 

Epilepsy (Falling sickness, Sudden seizures of tonic and clonic 
convulsions, with loss of consciousness). — Kali brom. or Soda 
(in grs. v. to xxx bis die.), Bufo., Calc. c, Silic, Sulph., 
Argent, n., Nux. v., Strych., Picrotoxone, Bell., Kali 
iod., Cup., Merc, Amyl nit., GEnanthJe. 

Iron, Cann. ind., Gels., Ign., Ars., Gaust., Hyd. ac, Sumbul, 
Pantonine, Gina, Asafmt., Tara it., Nit. ac, Puis-, Cocc, Zinc. 

Lach., Stram., Stann., Plumb., Cicuta, Naja. Nat. sulph., 
Lye, Agaric, Coni., Opi., Plati., Chloral, Cerium oxide, 
Glon., Curare, Tereb. 

Adjuvants. — During the paroxysm guard the patient from 
injury, by placing him in a comfortable position, with the 
head high, and a piece of cork or rubber between the teeth 
to protect the tongue. To relieve the parox3^sms, inhale if 
possible, Amyl nitrite. Chloroform or Ammonia. After the 
tit, to eradicate the disease (which is seldom done), give a 
nutritious mixed diet without stimulants. Cold sponge baths 
followed by brisk friction. Avoid excitement, worry and 
over-exertion. Take plenty of open-air exercise ; children 
should not attend school. Sleep with the head and shoulders 
well raised. A few cases have been relieved by counter 
irritants, — electricity, galvanism, ice to the spine, circumci- 
sion, clitoridectomy, ovariotomy, and emasculation. Treat- 
ment should be continued from one to three years. 

Epistaxis (Bleeding at the nose.) — Acon., Ham., Ipecac, 
Arn., Mille., Phos., Argent, n., China, Ferr. Tere- 
binth., Calc c, Trill., Cr^tal., Lach. 

Bell., Secale, Amm. carb., Pals., Tannic ac.j Big., Aloes, 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 125 

Ars., Merc, Rhus tox., Sab., Sepia, Silic, Nux v.,Verat. vir., 
Sulph., Nit. ac. 

Bry. , Coloc, Erig., Pod., Carbo veg., Melilotus. , Thlaspi, 
Mur. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Compress the facial artery near the upper lip 
close to the nostrils, this arrests the hemorrhage at once. 
Sniff astringents, as Tannic acid or Hamamelis through the 
nostrils. Push a small piece of ice into the nostril, or place 
some on the neck, back or forehead. Raise the arms above 
the head. A spray of f erri sulph. is excellent. Plug the nos ■ 
tril with styptic cotton, or lint rolled in the shape of the nos- 
tril, well saturated with the Sulphate or Muriate of Iron, 
Hamamelis, etc. Insert a rubber bag five inches long and 
dilate it with air or water. If death is imminent try trans- 
fusion. Avoid stimulants. Bathe frequently in cold salt 
water. Ferruginous waters. Irrigate the nostrils with hot 
water. 

Erections. (Turgescence of the Penis.) — Kali brom., 
Camph., Gels., Amyl nit., Nux v., Cann. sat., Canth., 
Acon., Phos ac, Morphine. 

Phos., Bell., Lye, Zinc, Puis., Thuja, Chloroform. 

Agnus cas., Graph., Hepars., Calc. c, Ign., Opi. 

Adjuvants. — Apply cold to the testicles by placing the 
scrotum in iced water. Cold bathing. Avoid stimulants, and 
sexual thoughts. Evacuate the bladder often,. 

Eructations. — See, Dyspepsia. 
Fear, Fright, Acon., Ars., Copf., Opi,, Gels. 
Ign., Hyos., Lack., Sulph., Silic, Bell., Merc 
Cham., Nux v,, Anacar. — Bee Hysteria, Chorea, Epilepsy, 
Insanity, etc 

Erysipelas (St. Anthony's Fire). — Acon., Bell., Bry. 
Rhus tox., Lach., Graph., Sulph., Rhus rad., Ars. 

Brom., Silic, Canth., Apis m., Hepar s., Terebinth, Iron, 
Am., Merc, Gels., lod., Tart, em., Verat. vir. 

Argent, nit., Stram., Lye, Quinia, Sulph , Amm. carb., Nux 
v., Mur. ac, Puis., Sepia, Carbo veg., Carbolic ac, Borax, 
Eupator., Stann. 



126 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Adjuvants. — In severe cases use warm fomentations of 
linseed, cranberries or slippery elm. Flour or starch dusted 
over the skin, gives relief. When there is much oedema, a 
thick coating of collodion over the skin or strapping- will be 
useful. An application of oxide of zinc ointment, white lead 
paint, carbolated cosmoline, vaseline or sweet oil, or a lotion 
of carbolic acid, sulphate of iron, glycerine, aconite, Vera- 
trum viride, hamamelis, calendula or milk, will prove bene, 
ficial. When ulceration has taken place, incise the skin 
freely and poultice. Cerate or lotion of Cantharides.- Sul- 
phite of soda (gr.x. F.§). Solution of Subacetate of Lead with 
opium on lint. Yeast locally. To prevent the spreading of 
the disease, the allopaths circumscribe it by lines made with 
Nitrate of Silver or tincture of Iodine; but this is not neces- 
sary. 

Erythema {Hypermmia of the skin).— Acon., Rhus tox., 
Arn., Bry., Merc, Graph., Sulph., Croton tig. 

Bell., Ars., Gels., Cham., Petrol. 

Apism., Dulc, Mur. ac, Nit, ac, Ferr., Iod., Hepar s., 
Lach., Lye. 

Adjuvants. — Free use of cold water, internally and locally. 
If obstinate, use styptic colloid. When on the genitals and 
neck of infants, dust with bismuth, iodoform, or first dec. 
of hydrastine. Oxide of Zinc, starch, Lycopodium or buck- 
wheat flour. Carbolic acid lotion, etc. 

Excoriation Intertrigo ( Chafing). — Merc, Sulph., 
Rhus tox., Hepar sulph., Merc iod., Kali iod 

Canth., Lye, Cham. 

Borax, Mangan., Phytol., Sepia. 

Adjuvants. — Dust the parts with iodoform, calomel, bis- 
muth, Oxide of Zinc, Lycopodium, Hydrastine, or finely-pow- 
dered green tea. Cerate or glyceroles of Calendula, Calomel, 
iodoform, Oxide of Zinc, Hydrastine, Boracic acid, or Car- 
bolic acid. Keep the parts clean and dry. Ointment of the 
Balsam of Peru arrests the itching immediately. Warm water 
or vapor baths. 

Excrescences (Preternatural or false growths). — Nit. ac, 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 127 

Thuja, Argent nit , Carbol. ac, Merc, Acid nitrate of 
Merc, Ars., Ant. crud. 

Caust, Coni., Staph., Sulph. 

Adjuvants. — Apply Nitrate of Silver, Acid Nitrate of Mer- 
cury, Carbolic Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Iodoform, Calomel, Oxide 
of Zinc, Caustic Potash or soap and sugar. Sapo viridis well 
applied on cloths has proved beneficial. 

Exhaustion, Fatigue. Neurasthenia {Nerve Tire) — Gels., 
Phos. ac, China, Quinia, Nux v., Strych., Phos., Calc 
phos., Ferr., Kali brom., Coffeine, Theine., Ars., Iod., 
Kali iod., Merc, Nit. ac, Mur. ac, Ergot, Cann. ind., 
Cocoa, Chloral hyd., Morphia, Opi, Uran Nit., Bromide 
of zinc, Valer. of zinc, Zinc 

Arn.,Ign., Silic.,Helon., Macrotine, Alcohol, Avena.Sativa., 

Hydras., Ruta., Iris., Mosch., Duboisia, Hyos., Aloes, Pod. 

Adjuvants. — Electricity and galvanism have proved ser- 
viceable. Short vacations and change of occupation. Mas- 
sage. Hydro-therapeutics. Counter-irritants to spine. Heat 
and cold in the form of ice-bags, to the spine, followed 
by hot water bags. Metallascopy. Horse-back riding. Warm 
■clothing, and if possible live in an atmosphere of 70° F. 
Florida, South of France, Italy, Algeria, Nice, Sandwich Is- 
lands, West India Islands, among the mountains, or at the 
sea-side. The diet should consist of oils and fat foods, es- 
pecially cod-liver-oil, celery, oatmeal; koumiss or a milk diet 
is beneficial. Salt water baths, mental rest and isolation. 
Muscular exercise in the open air, will do much for the patient. 
Mineral waters. 

Exophthalmic Goiter.— See, Goiter. 

Exostosis (Bony Tumors). — Merc, Iod., Merc iod., 
Stlic, Kali iod., Hepar sulph., Amm. mur., Nit. ac, 
Atropia. 

Mez., Kal. bich., Rhustox., Bell., Thuja, Fluoric ac, Calc. c. 

Asafoet., Plumb., Arn., Dulc, Lye, Phos. 

Adjuvants. — Apply Iodine, Belladonna, Morphine or Atro- 
pine ointment to allay the nightly bone pains. The bone 



128 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

should in some cases be trephined. To remove the pain, in- 
cise the periosteum 

Eyelids (Agglutination of).— Hepar s., Graph., Alum., 
Argent, nit., Calc. c, Calc. iod., Iod., Merc, Puls., Pe- 
trol, Rhus tox, Silic. 

Lye. , Ant. crud., Staph., Thuja., Nux v., Mez., Aur. mur., 
Sepia., Nat. mur., Psorine. 

Nat. sulph., Tellurium, Hydras., Phyt. 

Adjuvants. — Apply cosmoline, vaseline, calomel to the lids, 
or zinc ointment, sulphate of copper and vaseline; or vase- 
line alone has proved beneficial. 

Fainting (Syncope).— Mosch., Asafoet., Camph., Amm. a, 
Gels., Amyl nit., Zinc val., Lach,, Dig., Ether., Hyos., 

SCUTAL. 

Ign., Puis., Salicylic ac, Bell., Atropia, Glon., Chlorof., 
Cham., Nux mos., Nux v. 

China, Ars., Iod., Verat. vir., Phos. ac, Cocc, Carbo veg., 
Castor-oil. 

Adjuvants. — Take the horizontal position, with the head 
low, in a cool atmosphere. Loosen all clothing. Dash cold 
water in the face. Breathe slowly and steadily to regulate 
the action of the heart. Stimulate with wine or brandy. 
Electricity. 

Fever, Bilious. — Acon., Bry , Pod., Merc, Lep., Bap., 
Ars., China, Quinia, Dig., Ipecac, Euon., Chelid., Cro- 
tal. h., Lach., Sang., Eupat., Phos., Aloes. 

Nnxv. Coloc.,Mur. ac, Bell., Lye. Puis., Iris,, Verat. alo. y 
Verat vir., Amm. mur., Polyporus, Colch., Mez., Bios., Ostrya. y 
TJran. nit.. Gels., Nit. ac. 

Phos., Cocc, Cham., Rhus tox. 

Adjuvants. — Cold water as a beverage. Orange and lemon- 
ade. Beer is grateful to some patients. Diet of milk for 
some cases, add lime-water or soda. Koumiss, beef-tea or 
soups. Acid fruits. 

Fever. Gastric— Acon., Ipecac, Tart, em., Ars., Bry., 
Nux v., Puls., Salicylic ac, Lach., Mur. ac 






COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 12$ 

Ant. cruel., Coloc, Iris.,Eupat per., Dig., Bap., Verat. alb., 
Phos., Verat. vir., Bell., Cincho., Argent, n., (Iran nit., Cocc, 
Nit. ac, Crotal. 

Gels., Cham., Leplan., Hydras., Lye. 

Adjuvants — Give the patient small pieces of ice or soda- 
water. Warm fomentations or sinapisms to the stomach, or 
dry heat. Cold water baths and effusions. Wet compress. 
Diet of milk. Koumiss, or nutritious enemata. Acid drinks 
as, orange juice and lemonade. Mucilaginous drinks, raw, 
eggs, wine, jelly-water, beef -tea, oyster soup, etc. 

Fever. (Catarrhal.)— Acon., Ars., Camph., Merc, Bry., 
Rhus tox., Puls., Eup. per., Ipecac, Tart, em., Bell., 
Eucal., Gels., Kali bich., Ant. Crud., Lyc, Sang., Pilo- 
carpine 

Nux v., Coloc, Silie., Verat. alb., Verat. vir., Amm. carb.,. 
Hydras., Apism., Nit.ac.,Mur. ac, Sulph. ac, Lack., Dulc y 
Met., Bap. 

Arn., Hepars., Opi., Tereb., China, Caust, Cocc, Dig.,, 
Ign., Ferr., Sepia, Staph., Carbo veg.. Caust,, Calc c.,. 
Rumex c, Phos, ac, Cup., Caps., Senega., Stram, Copaiba.,. 
Sticta., Arum tri. 

Adjuvants. — Use an abundance of water, beer, milk, tea or 
coffee as a beverage. As diet, animal soups, beef -tea, milk,, 
wine, whey, koumiss or toast, Warm baths, vapor baths- 
Warm fomentations, hot and cold compresses, wet-pack.. 
Inhalations of warm vapor. Hot foot-baths. Protect the- 
patient from too much light, heat, noise, company, all ex- 
citement, and too much bed-covering. 

Fever, Hectic ( From suppuration.)— Acon., Atropia, Ars.,. 
Calc c, China, Carbo an., Hepar s., Lyc, Merc, Silic,, 
Sulph., Iodine, Tart, em., Stann. 

Sulph. ac,Phos. ac, Nit. ac, Graph., Croton tig., Morphia. „ 
Sepia, Rhus tox., Mur. ac, Psorin, Bell. Zinc oxide., Dig. r 
Ipecac. Gels. 

Hydrocyan., ac, Iron., Quinia, Puis., Zinc, Cod-liver 
oil. 

Adjuvants,. — Sponging in cold salt-water, or sea-water, 
followed by brisk friction. In case of night sweats, add vine- 



130 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

gar or Alcohol in the water. Flannel underclothing should 
be worn summer and winter. Take daily exercise in the open 
air. Go to a dry, elevated, mountainous climate, as Colorado, 
etc. Diet most nutritious; of milk, cream, raw eggs, koumiss, 
wine, brandy, scotch ale. Inunctions with oil. All kinds of 
animal food, as long as it can be digested. 

Fever ( Inflammatory. ) — Acon., Bry., Rhus tox., Bell., 
Merc, Gels., Verat. vir., Ars., Silic, Hepars., Salicylic 
ac, Pilocarpin., Ipecac 

Phos., Bap., Tart, em., Lack., Cham., Chloral., Am., 
Canth., China, Sulph. 

Dig., Puis., Hyos., Hydras., Coloc, Mez., Nit. ac, Opi., 
Secale., Lye, Stram., Terebinth., Mur.ac, Aloes., Calendula. 

Adjuvants. — Warm baths, wet pack, hot and cold com- 
presses, poultices, hot fomentations, hot effusions and spong- 
ing, moist inhalations. Sinapisms ; aliment should be liquid 
food, as milk, beef-tea, etc. Stimulants, coffee, cocoa, beef -tea. 
In severe cases, Alcoholic stimulants. Vegetable acids as a 
"beverage, as vinegar, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, or jelly water. 
Keep the lips, tongue and gums moist with glycerine. Fly 
blisters are sometimes useful, so also Chloroform and 
aconite liniment. In chronic cases cod-liver oil. Evaporat- 
ing lotions, etc. 

Fever (Intermittent.) — Quinia., Ars., Ipecac, Nat. m., 
Gels., Eucalyp., Nux v., Chtna, Ostrya vir. 

Eupator. per., Santon., Verat. alb., Ant. crud., Apis m. 
Polypor., Sabad., Strt/ch., Chelid., Cina., Ferr., SulpJi. 

Caps., Cornus nor., Camph., Carbo veg., Cedron., Phos., 
Salacine, Salicyl. of soda, Tart, em., Ign., Amyl nit., Phenic 
ac. 

Adjuvants. — Beware of evening and night air, when out of 
doors. In a malarious atmosphere use a respirator, and 
breathe through the nose. Do not eat too much. A diet of 
gruel, arrow root, tapioca and onions. Sago, acid fruits, as 
lemons and oranges, etc. Removal from malarious district. 
It is a waste of time to give remedies to palliate the chill and 
fever. Give at once the indicated remedy at whatever stage 
you are called, with this exception, Quinia should only be 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 131 

given during- the apyrexia, commencing- as soon as the fever 
ceases, and the sweating stage commences. The more 
malignant the epidemic the stronger the dose, and vice versa. 
Chronic cases are rapidly cured with the 30th and 200th, while 
acute cases are best treated with the low attenuations, and 
the crude drug. 

Fever, Puerperal. {Child-bid fever.) — Acon., Gels., Bell., 
Verat. vm, Secale, Ars., Bap., Merc, Mur. ac, 
Salicyl. ac, Phenic ac, Hyos., Lach.,Crotal., Terebinth, 
China, Quinia, Phos., Bry., Sulph., Silic, Hepar s., 

PlLOCARPIN. 

Amm. cirb., Kreas., Tart, em., Ipecac. Nit. ac„ JSabitia, 
Eucil., Argent, nit., TJran. nit., Nux v. Kali brom., Cham., Coff., 
Carb veg. 

Apism., Am., Camph., Chloroform, Caul., Collin, Tarant, 
Phenic acid by injections under the skin. 

Adjuvants. — Perfect quiet and good ventilation. Disinfec- 
tion of the linen and discharges. Irrigate the uterus with hot 
water containing a few drops of Carbolic or Boracic Acid. 
Kali Chloricum or Permanganate of Potash. Washing out 
the uterus with Carbolic Acid, Iodine, or Hamamelis daily, is 
important. Hot fomentations or poultices impregnated with 
Hamamelis to the abdomen. Dry heat with bran, hops, or a 
heated dinner plate to the abdomen. Draw off the urine 
every four hours, or have it voided in the sitting posture to 
expel clots. Sponge the patient frequently with alcohol and 
water. Diet of milk, beef -tea, animal soups, warm rice, bar- 
ley water, oyster soup, raw eggs in brandy. Orange juice, 
koumiss, or lemonade. In malignant cases stimulate with whis- 
key or brandy. Remove retained fragments of secundines, 
to prevent septicaemia. 

Fever, (Rheumatic). — Acon., Bry., Rhus toxetrad., Sal- 
icyl. soda, Kali iod., Puls., Merc, Cham., Sulph. 

Arn., Colch., Mcz., Phyt., Gimic, Bell., Verat. vir., Cac, Dulc, 
Nux v., Guaiac,, Apocyn., Benzoic acid, Gels.., Nitrum, Salycin., 
Potassic bicarb., Amm.benz ., Tart, em., Iod., Iodoform, Nit. 
ac, Bi-Methylamine, God-liver-oil. 

Stilling., Canth., Thuja, Aescul., Clemat, Ham,, Coloc, 



132 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Ruta., Plumb., Ars., Clemat., Magn., Berberis, Chelid., Lye, 
Lactic ac, Ledum,, Ruta., Sarsap., Spig.,- Taraut., Valer., 
Zinc, Hyos., China, Dig., Sabina, Cocc, Oleander, Caust. 
Quinia., Petrol., Manganese, Nat. sulph., Lilium, Lithium 
Bromide. 

Adjuvants. — An exclusive milk diet will cure acute cases in 
six days. Avoid animal and saccharine food and malt liquors. 
Use a farinaceous diet. Vegetables and acid fruits, lime-juice. 
Milk and water, barley water, gruel and arrowroot. Early 
use of the vapor, hot air, or blanket bath, or vinegar vapor 
bath. Wet packs repeated as often as the fever returns, or 
hot compresses around the joints. Alkaline and thermal wa- 
ters especially those that contain Sulphur. Sulphur fumes 
are excellent to relieve pain Where the pain is excessive 
and chloral fails to relieve, morphine may be given, but re- 
sort to this only when everything else fails. In some cases 
blisters on the joints relieve. Cotton batting wrapped around 
the limb is of great value. Patient should sleep in flannel blan- 
kets. Aconite and Chloroform liniment relieve some cases. 
Chronic cases are often cured with Electricity and Galvanism. 
Cod-liver-oil internally and locally. Sub-acute and chronic 
cases have been often cured with the following, in five drop 
doses ter die, and at the same time used locally. Linseed oil 
3iij., Oil of hemlock 3ij., Oil of Sassafras 3ij., Oil of Pepper- 
mint 3ij., Oil of Wintergreen 3ij., Oil of Lemon 3ij. Put ail 
in an eight ounce bottle and fill with head-light oil of 175 
test. To relieve pain, iron the part, a piece of brown paper 
being placed between the skin and hot iron. Veratria oint- 
ment. Very hot poultices to painful parts. Lime-juice viii. oz. 
Sea air, and warm salt-water baths. Habitual sufferers during 
the winter will find a good climate in Rome, Mce and the 
Cuban Islands. 

• 

Fever, Enteric {Typhoid).— Bap., Bry.. Rhus tox., Ars., 
Bell., Mur. ac, Tereb., Phos., Lach. Crotal. 

Gels., Nit ac, Merc., Ant. tart., Hyos., Secale, China, 
Quinia., Sulph., Puis., Verat. alb., Gaff., Ferr., TJran. nit. 

Arm, Aeon., Opi., Apis m., Arum tri., Carbo veg., Canth., 
Calc. carb., Camph., Helleb., Lye, Nuxv., Carbolic ac, Sal- 
icyl, ac, Agari., Cham., Colch., Ign., Leptan., Phosac, Zinc 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 133 

Adjuvants. — Milk is the safest and best diet for a typhoid 
patient. Oysters, soup, beef-tea, butter-milk, koumiss, mutton 
broth, coffee as a stimulant is better than Alcohol in most 
cases. Orange and lemonade, lime juice. Be sure the room 
is clean and well ventilated; the carpet had better be re- 
moved. Patients excreta to be passed into a bed pan con- 
taining Carbolic acid or some disinfectant. Flood the water- 
closet daily with Carbolic Acid water. Air the room well and 
disinfect the clothing. Give the patient perfect rest. Fre- 
quent cold sponging of the whole body. In cases of very 
high temperature, cover the patient with a sheet, sprinkle it 
thoroughly with cold water, cover with a blanket. Cold pack 
and baths. Have the patient drink large quantities of water. 
Use an abdominal wet compress covered with oiled silk, or 
a large flax-seed poultice; if much tympanitis, add to the 
poultice a drachm of Turpentine. Return to solid food with 
great caution; not until health is restored for at least two 
weeks. Albuminous water, dissolve the. white of an egg in a 
pint of water, sweeten with glycerine, flavor with orange- 
flower water, use cold ad libitum. Or beat up a raw egg in 
milk, or a good glass of lemonade. Alcoholic stimulation, 
when the fever begins to decline and the patient is very 
weak. 

Wine-whey, made by adding to a pint of boiling milk, a 
small tumblerful of sherry wine; be careful not to stir it; set it 
aside until the curd settles, and then pour off the clear whey. 
But a more active stimulant is made by adding one spoonful 
of brandy to four of milk. In cases of great prostration, 
administer food every half -hour or hour. Beef-tea is a valu- 
able stimulant. Beef peptonoids have been used with good 
results. The temperature of the room should be about 68° F. 
unless the patient is a young child, or the lungs are in- 
volved ; then it should be about 72° F. and moist. Frequent 
change of position to prevent bed-sores. See that the patient 
has mental rest. During convalescence, one to two grains of 
Quinine, two or three times a day, is often beneficial. If much 
anaemia, Dyalized Iron, two to ten drops, bis die, is of great 
value. The caul or omentum of sheep, warmed over a 
moderate fire, and lubricated with sweet-almond oil, is ex- 
tremely grateful to patients. 



134 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Fever, Typhus {Infectious Ship Fever.) — Bell., Buy., 
Rhus tox., Bap., Hyos., Opi., Mur. ac, Ars., Acon., Lach., 
Yerat. alb., Crotal., Kalibrom., Phos. 

Am., Gels., Apis m., Nit. ac, Sulph. ac.,8tram.,Tereb., Coff , 
Strych., Carbolic ac. Kreas., Chloral., Salicyl. ac 

Secale., Carbo veg., Ign., China., Verat. vir., Zinc, Nuxv., 
Phos. ac, Camph., Quinia., Ipecac, Agaric 

Adjuvants. — Place the patient in a well-ventilated room, 
avoid overcrowding, change the linen often, sponge the body 
with cold water twice daily. Use the wet pack. The food 
should consist of beef-tea, milk, egg-nog, etc. In many 
cases, to keep up the strength, wine and brandy will be 
necessary, and should be given in large doses. Avoid the 
breath and exhalations of the patient, as they are contagious. 
Clothes, bed and room of typhus patients to be disinfected with 
Sulphurous Acid fumes or Chlorine gas. A fire should be kept 
up in the room. Maintain strict Quarantine of the patient. 

Fever (Yellow.)— Camph., Crotal, Lach., Acon., Canth., 
China, Yerat. alb., Phos., Quinia. 

Gels., China, Kreasot., Argent. nit., Dig., Pod,, Sulph. 
ac, Carbo veg., Secale, Sabina., Bap., Eupttor. perf. y 
ipecac, Merc, Nuxv., Strych., Hyd. ac, Ferr., Salicylic ac, 
Eucal., Euon. 

Ham., Ign., Stram., Cimic, Cham., Lime, Coff., Plumb.. 
Sabina., Euony., Helon., Cup., Carbolic ac, Ostrya vir. 

Adjuvants. — Diet of milk, or milk and lime water, koumiss, 
wine, whey or beef-tea. Sponge the body frequently with 
acidulated water, vinegar or alcohol. Wet packs, or linseed 
poultices to abdomen. All discharges and soiled clothes 
should be quickly removed and disinfected. Quarantine in- 
fected ships. Isolation of infected patients. Perfect ventila- 
tion and sewerage. Avoid great fatigue, loss of rest, and 
direct exposure to the rays of the sun. Glycerine to keep the 
lips, gums, and tongue moist. An abundance of water, and 
small lumps of ice to allay thirst. Cold lotions to head 
Keep the patient strictly in the recumbent posture. A 
gradual return to solid food, as in typhoid fever. 

Fibroma, Neoplasms (Innocent tumors.)— Silic, Calc. c, 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 135 

Kali brom., Kali iod., Iod., Secale., Ars., Merc, iod.„ 
Thuja. 

Lyc, Baryta iod., Phyt., Coni. 

Kreas., Teucri., Hydras., Graph., Carbo an. 

Adjuvants. — Almost all of these growths have to be removed 
by the knife, but many cases are cured by Iodine and Iodoform 
locally. Some are cured by the injection of Iodine, Atropine 
or Ergot directly into the neoplasm, others by electrolysios. 

Flatulence, Metorism, Tympanitis (Excessive accumula- 
tion of gas in the Abdomen.)— Lyc, Salicylic ac, Puls., 
Nux v., China, Argent, n., Hepar s. , Chloroform, Tere- 
binth., Petrol., Calc. c, Phos. 

Carbo veg. , Ign. , Asafmt, Lack. , Nit. ac. , Nux mos. , Sang. y 
Caust., Ant. cruel., Mur. ac, Valerina. . 

Cocc, Nat. m., Aloes., Colch., Arm, Phos. ac, Plumb., 
Amb., Zinc, Sulphate of Analin, Bismuth, Carbol. ac r 
Physostigma. 

Adjuvants. — When there is excessive acidity, drink alkaline 
waters, charcoal (gr v.) after meals, will often prevent flatulence 
and acidity. Lemon juice often arrests acidity and flatulence. 
Abstain from starchy food and sugar, avoiding particularly 
that known to disagree. Eat regularly and slowly, masticate 
the food thoroughly. Animal food, as a rule, digests easier 
than vegetable. Drink pure water, cocoa, milk or black tea. 
Five grains of pepsine or pancratine after each meal aids 
digestion. Avoid violent muscular exercise and sleep, directly 
after eating. Sponge the body daily with cold salt water. 
Bad eases, use sinapisms, Turpentine stupes, or hot linseed 
poultices to the abdomen. If these fail, aspirate with a fine 
needle, through the abdominal wall. Some cases can be 
relieved by the passage of a long tube up the rectum to allow 
the gas to escape. — See, Dyspepsia. 

Fissured Anus. See, Cracks in Skin. 

Fistula in Anus ( A long, ulcerating channel or pipe. )— 
Sine, Calc. phos. or carb., Sulph., Lyc, Rhatania., 
Hepar s., Merc Iod., Cod-liver oil. 

Fluoric ac, Nux v., Caust., Aloes., Nit. ac, Iod., Graph., 
Petrol. 



136 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Staph., Phyt., I^aeonia., Nat m.., Mez., Thuja,, Sepia., 
Plumb. 

Adjuvants. — Injections of the Ethereal solution of Iodine, 
Nitrate of Silver, Carbolic acid or astringents, Cerates of Calen- 
dula, Sanguinaria, Iodoform or Arnica. The great majority of 
•cases the surgeon must operate upon either by ligature, or 
with the knife, the latter being preferable. Some cases have 
been cured with forcible dilatation by paralyzing the 
sphincters with the two thumbs, or a bivalve speculum. 
Sponge tents have proved servicable. The best of hygienic 
conditions, with a nourishing diet. These patients are 
always scrofulous, and should be treated accordingly. 

Fistula Lachrymalis. — See Fistula Ani. 

Fistula Urinaria. — See Fistula Ani. 

Fistula Vaginalis. — See Fistula Ani. 

Flooding* — See Menorrhagia. 

Flushings {Flashes of Heat). — Lach.,Amylnit., Jaboran., 
Ealibrom., Ferr., Sulph., Coff., Sang., Salicylic ac 

Sepia., Valer of Zinc, Gels., Glon. 

Aeon., Bell., Nux v., Valerian., Surmbul., Apis m., Mang., 
Zinc. 
See Change of Life. 

Fracture (Broken Bone — Non-adhesion Of.) — Calc. phos 
and carb,. Silic, Kuta grav., Symphytum. 

Merc., Iod., Merc, iod., Phos. ac, 

Adjuvants. — Friction of the ends of the bone together. 
Pierce the ends with a gimlet, pass a strong wire into the 
holes and draw the pieces of bone into apposition. Withdraw 
the wire in two weeks, and the union will generally be found 
complete. Ivory pegs have been used with success. Abso- 
lute rest by fixing the limb in an iron frame, constructed with 
joints to allow movement of the limb, or dress with straps 
and pads to keep the broken bones together. 

Freckles, Lentigo (A pigment deposit, characterized by 
irregularly shaped, yellowish, brownish or blackish spots, size 
.of a pin-head or pea, mostly upon the face and back of the 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 137 

hands). — Sepia., Lyc, Caust., Calc. c, Graph., Kreos., 
Sulph., Merc, iod., Iod., Kaliiod., Phos., Argent, n., Ars. 

Puis., Nit. ac, Hepar s.,-Oarbo an., Ant. c, Petrol., Iron. 

Kali carb., Aur. Mur. , Crotal., Nat. m., Silic, Ustilago, 
Thuja. 

Adjuvants. — The most useful local application is Corro- 
sive sublimate, two grains to the ounce of Alcohol, or Mercury 
gr. ii, Benzoin tincture 3 ss., Almond emulsion oz. i, applied 
bis die. A paste made of Acetic acid and Sulphur is highly 
:spoken of. Ammoniated Mercury and Subnitrate of Bismuth 
aa, as an ointment, is one of the best adjuvants. Iodine locally. 
For the rapid removal of patches, Corrosive sublimate, five 
grains to the ounce of alcohol or water, applied continuously 
hy means of wet cloths for four hours, until the skin is blis. 
tered; then remove the epidermis and dress the surface with 
starch powder; the newly-formed epidermis will be devoid of 
pigment, but the cure will not, as a rule, be permanent; the 
discoloration will return in a variable time. Potash soap, 
thoroughly used, will do much to remove freckles. Carbolic 
acid and rose water, one to fifty, applied bis die. See Chlo- 
asma. 

Ganglion (An encysted tumor upon tendons). — Silic, Ben- 
zoic ac, Calc c, Ant. crud. 

Am., Ruta., Mez., Pliyt. 

Hepar s., Sulph., Rhus tox. 

Adjuvants. — The best method of operating is to rupture 
the sac by a sharp blow, so as to cause its contents to 
escape into the tissues. Puncture the cyst with a lancet and 
then apply pressure. Many cases have been cured by the 
local use of Benzoic acid, bis die. Pass a small ligature of 
silk through the center of the cyst, and let it remain until 
suppuration takes place. Puncture with a grooved needle, 
squeezing out the contents, and apply Iodine. Galvano punc- 
ture, ointment of Merc, biniodide or Iodine. 

Gangrene (Mortification). — Ars., Lach., Crotal h., Phos., 
Ergot, Merc, Quinia., Terebinth. 

Mur. ac, Nit. ac, Ganth., Carbo veg., China. ,Apism., Anthrax. 
Plumb., Rhus tox., Silic, Eucal., Bromine., Salicyl. ac, Car- 
bolic ac, Sulph. 



138 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Sulph. ac, Iod., Mez., Asafoet., Aeon., Euphor., Helleb., 
Sabi., Tart, em., Squills, Hyos., Bell. 

Adjuvants. — Poultices of linseed meal and charcoal, or of 
yeast and carrots. Turpentine locally after removal of gan^ 
grenous parts, has proved beneficial. Lemon-juice dropped 
into the wound and covered with lint, has proved very effec- 
tive. Oxygen as a gaseous bath. Apply glycerine and white 
sugar to the parts. Carbolic acid paste, as a dressing. Iodo- 
form ointment, after the gangrenous portion has been remov . 
ed. Eucalyptus locally. Use, as EscJiarotics, Chromic acid, 
Nifric acid, Bromine or Potassa fusa. Good nourishing diet 
of animal food. 

Gastritis (Inflammation of the Stomach). — Acon., Ars., 
Phos., Merc, Tart, em., Ipecac, Bell., Verat. alb., Ve- 
rat.vir., Bry., Nux v., Puls., Atropia, Salicyl. ac, Sang., 
Hepar s. 

Ant. crud., Hydras. Clielid., Pod , Iris., Sabadil., Secale. r 
Tereb., Lack., Lye, Nit. ac.,Mur ac, Sulph. ac, Ign., Kali bich.^ 
Lobel., Kreas., Bobenia., Graph. Sepia., Sulph., Bismuth. 

Dig., Caps., Coloc. Helleb., Mez., Apis m., Cham.. China., 
Euph., Rumex. 

Adjuvants. — Hot fomentations and compresses upon the 
stomach give great relief, so also small pieces of ice swal- 
lowed often. Sinapisms, Liquid, non-irritating food, as 
milk, raw eggs, koumiss, iced milk, soda water, iced tea^ 
beef-tea, arrow-root, rice, tapioca and mucilaginous drinks. 
The stomach should, in some cases, have complete rest, and 
the patient should be sustained by nutritious enemata of 
milk, blood, beef-tea, oyster soup, koumiss or buttermilk. 

Gastrodynia, Gastralgia (Neuralgia of the Stomach). -Puls., 
Nuxv., Cup., Atropia, Bell., Strych., Morphia, Argent, 
nit., Calc phos., Verat. alb., Cocc, Ars., Fowler's solu- 
tion, Secale., Verat. vir., Uran. nit., Chloroform, 
Sulph. 

Adjuvants. — Sinapisms and flannel, out of which hot 
water has been wrung, should be applied to the stomach. 
Hot fomentations. Hot drinks. Some cases are relieved by 
the application of ice-bags over the stomach. Electricity. 
Galvanism of the pneumogastric. Ten drops of Chloroform 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 13& v 

every every half hour has often relieved, so also drachm 
doses of Ether on sugar. Finely cracked ice or ice-cold wa- 
ter. Diet of milk with lime water or soda, koumiss, beef 
tea, oyster soup. Five grains of Pepsin at every meal. 
Avoid malt and alcoholic liquors. A glass of brandy or 
whisky often gives immediate relief. If from a sour stomach, 
dissolve one teaspoonf ul of Bicarbonate of soda in half a glass 
of water, and drink all at once. See Dyspepsia. 

Glandular Swellings.- Atropia, Pilocarpin, Iod., Merc, 
Merc, iod,, Calc. iod., Sulph., Hepar s., Silic, Kali iod. 

Phyt., Coni., Ars., Aurum., Jabor., Mangan., Rhus tox.. 

Nit. ac, Mur. ac, Sulph, ac, Baryta iod. 

Adjuvants. — Injections directly into the swollen gland of 
Iodine, Iodoform and Carbolic ac. Sulphurous waters. 

Glaucoma {Arthritic Ophthalmia). — Bell., Bry., Colch., 
Salicylic ac, Kali iod.. Merc, Mac 

Ars., Rhus tox., Rhododendron, Sifph. 

Phyt., Nux v., Aur., Cedron., Spig., Cocc, Zinc, val., 
Eserine. 

Adjuvants. — In the early stage, iridectomy often cures. 
Drainage of the eye by gold wire or cat-gut. 

Gleet (Chronic discharge from the Urethra). — Sulph., 
Sepia., Canth., Thuja., Iron, Argent, nit., Merc, Copal 

Nit. ac, Kali iod., Sandalwood oil, Cannabis sat. 

Eucal.y Petrol, Stilling., Puis., Hydra*. 

Nuxv., Berb., Clem., Matico. 

Adjuvants. — Avoid stimulants, and give a nourishing 
diet. In most cases, mild injections of Hydrastis. Boracic 
acid, Iron, Brandy, Lime-water, Port wine, Eucalyptol, Ace- 
tate of lead, Sulphate of zinc, Tannin, Glycerine, olive oil, 
Carbolic acid or nitrate of Silver, will be useful. Copaiba 
smeared on a bougie and introduced into the urethra, has- 
acted well; but in the large majority of cases, dilatation of 
the urethra for stricture and chronic prostatitis should not be 
omitted. Paint the under surface of the urethra and peri- 
neum, with Iodine. Sea bathing. This is one of the most 
incorrigible and trying affections, the surgeon has to treat.. 
— See Gonorrhoea. 



140 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Goiter Bronchocele {Enlarged thyroid Gland). — Iod., 
Spong., Kali iod., Chloride of ammonia, Merc, iod., 
Calc. iod., Baryta iod., Atropia, Ergot, Amm. mur. 

Glonoine, Bell , Calc.Jiuor., Fluoric ac. 

Hepar s., Brom., Urtica. m\, Phyt,, Nat. carb., Phos., 
Apis in., Calc. c. 

Adjuvants. — Locally, Iodine, Unquent.Hj^drag., Iodide rubri, 
veryuseful. A thick application of Collodion to the gland, daily. 
Electrolysis. The combination of the sefon and puncture, 
converting the tumor into an abscess, has cured many cases. 
Inject Iodine (v to xv minims) into the gland. Many cases 
are cured with Iodoform ointment, Chloride of Ammonia 
(gr. iij, ter die), or Amm. mur. (gr. x, ter die). Extirpation of 
the gland, has occasionly been practiced, but this operation is 
dangerous. 

Gonorrhoea (A Contagious Mucous Discharge from the Ure- 
thra, The Clapp). — Acon., Cann. Sat., Gels., Canth., 
Merc, Copaiba, Cubeba., Argent, nit., Cinnabaris, Atro- 
pia, Terebinth, Sulph. 

Puis., Petroselinum, Oleum, sand., Thuja, Hydras , Sepia. . 
Caps., Eucalyp., Mez., Nit. ac, Agnus cas., Nux v., Stilling., 
Ferr., Silic. 

Aur. m., Erig., Carbolic ac, Erechthites, Hepar s., Nat. 
mur., Kali brom., Benzoic ac, Oil of Erigeron, Tart. em.. 
Matico., Camph. 

Adjuvants. — Subdue the acute inflammation by internal 
medication, before injections are used. Injections of Hy- 
drastis tincture or the aqueous extract. Chloral hyd. one tenth, 
Argent, nit. (gr. v to xx to oz.) or Acetate of lead gr. v 
aqua'iv, bis die, Zinc sulph., grs. viij, aqua dis. s v iij> tw 
die, or glycerine and Claret wine aa, or Tincture of Iron and 
Opium aa, to one pint of water, three times daily. Tannin 
and glycerine aa. Kali permang., gr. i to x to oz. of 
water, ter die. Injections of Bi-carbonate of Soda, allays the 
burning. Injections of Lime-water, Tincture of Iron and Tan- 
nin, very useful. Weak solution of Sulphate of Copper. 
Injections of dilute Alcohol every two hours, is said to cure 
in forty-eight hours. A solution of Boracic acid is excellent. 
Copaiba and urine aa, as an injection, is said to be useful. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 141 

Merc, corros. gr. §i Aqua Rosas viij. Nitric, ac, gtts. iij to 
vj, aqua bull, §viij. Nux vomica, gtts. xx, Aqua Rosas §iv. 
Cannabis sat. gtts. xij, Aqua bull §vj. Cantharis gtts. xxx, 
Aqua Rosas ?iv, every three hours. Plumb, acet. gr. iv, Mor- 
phia, gr. iv, Aqua Rosas §iv, ter die. Acid nitrate of Mercury 
gr. ij, Aqua §ij bis die. Hydras, sub. mur, ?j, aqua font §v, 
ter die, and Iodoform gr. x, Glycerine ?j ter die. The more 
water taken the better. Alkaline drinks of Citrate or bicar- 
bonate of Potash, five to thirty grains to the pint of water, 
keeps the urine neutral. Alkaline waters are excel- 
lent. The diet should be free from stimulants and animal 
food. Demulcent drinks of barley-water, gum arabic or lin- 
seed tea. Great cleanliness. Ablutions three times a^day. 
Pin a false front to the shirt for a covering. If the prepuce 
is long, fill with lint every two hours. Sleep on a hard bed 
and on the side. Use a towel with a knot, over spine, or a 
cotton reel to prevent lying on the back. Testicles to be 
supported by a suspensory bandage. Cover the glans with 
a thin layer of disinfectant cotton, and then draw a condum 
over it, to obtain perfect cleanliness; or a French cap may be 
used in the same way. 

Gonitis. — See White Swellings and Synovitis. 

Gout (Arthritis and Arteritis). — Acon., Colch., Bry., 
Rhus tox., Kali htd., Puls., Nux v., Arsen., Arsenate 
of Antimony, Benzoic ac, Lithium, Lyc, Salicylic ac 
and soda, calc c, plumb., sulph. 

Merc, Merc, iod., Pod., Ant. crud.. Bell., Nit. ac, 8dbina y 
Amm. phos , Caust., G oloc, Guaiac, Iod., Mangan., Nat. sulph., 
Mez., Hepar s., Dig. Strych., Robin., Iodide of Lithium. 

Iodoform, Baryta iod., China, Kali carb., Sulph. ac, 
Phos., Thuja., Apocyn. and Ferr., Phyt., Kreas., Silic, 
Ledum., Am., Rhod. 

Adjuvants.— Total abstinence from Alcoholic stimulants, 
highly seasoned food, saccharine and animal food. Eat 
farinaceous vegetables and acid fruits, and drink much 
milk. The use of Alkaline and Sulphurous waters, as 
the Vichy and Carlsbad Springs has given good results. 
Turkish baths. Collodion or oil of Peppermint, painted over 
the joints, relieves the pain. To relieve the stiffness and to 



14:2 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

remove the deposits of Urate of soda, wrap the hands or 
joints in wet cloths, and enclose them during the night, in 
waterproof bags. The pain may be relieved by holding the 
affected part in a solution of hot water and vinegar. The 
free use of cod-liver oil is of great value. Locally, cotton 
wool and oiled silk; anodyne lotions. Aconite and Veratria 
ointments. 

Gravel. — See Calculi Renalis. 

Gums, Disease of— Acon., Bell., Merc, Kali iod., Kali 
:bich., Kali chlo., Hepar s., Silic, Nit. ac, Mur. ac, 

PiORAX, SULPH. AC, AlMM. C, ANT. CRUD. 

PJios., Carlo veg., Hydras., Rhus tox., Staph., Phos. ac, 
Carbolic ac, Kreas., Cham. 

Thuja, Sepia, Canth., Sulph. 

Adjuvants. — In ulcerations, it is often necessary to extract 
the decayed teeth. The application of a hot roasted fig to an 
inflamed gum, gives speedy relief. Astringents are often use- 
ful. Hold a crystal of the Chlorate of Potash or Borax in the 
mouth and let it dissolve slowly. Large ulcerations require 
linseed meal poultices. Red-gum comes from unsuitable diet, 
Jiot rooms, and bad air. Use Borax, Hydrastin, Chlorate of 
potash, Iodine or Carbolic acid, locally. Eat acid fruits, 
especially oranges and lemons. 

Gumma, Syphilitic. — Merc, Kali iod., Nit. ac, Silic, 
Hepar s., Thuja., Sulph., Aur. m., Merc iod. 

Phyt., Iod., Kali bich. 

Ars., Bell., Mez., Pilocarpin., Sulph.— See Secondary and 
Tertiary SypJiilis. 

Hsematemesis x Vomiting of Blood). — Ipecac, Ham., Phos., 
Yerat. vir., Ars., Arn., Atropia., Acon., China, Iron., 
Mill. Lach., Crot., Morphia. 

Nit. ac, Sulph. ac, Secale., Trill., Sang., JJran. nit., Tere- 
binth., Bell., Puis., Amm. m , Argent. n. t Sulph., Amyl. nitrite 
{by inhalation). 

Opi., Cham., Sabi., Crocus., Aloes., Hyos., Cac, Erig., 
€arbo v., Nux v., Verat. alb., Tannic ac, Plumb, acet. 

Adjuvants.— Calmness of mind, recumbant posture, in 
n cool, airy room, free from noise. Swallow small 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 143 

pieces of ice often. Give the stomach rest. Nourish the 
patient by enemata of milk, koumiss, beef-tea, blood, etc. 
Brandy, champagne, wine, etc., to relieve faintness. 

Haemoptysis, Pneumorrhagia {Spitting of blood, Hemorr- 
hage from the Lungs). — Acon., Ham., Ipecac, Mill., Atropia, 
Bell., Phos., Iron, Morphia, China, Verat. vir., 
Terebinth, Trill., Lach., Ars., Camph., Sulph. 

Amyl nit., Oroial, Sang., Ergot., Scilla., Bry., Nit. ac , Puis., 
Sulph. ac, Lye, Collins., Gallic ac, Am., Big. 

Calc. c, Ledum., Plumb. acet.,Iod., Croc, Eriger., Nux v., 
Merc, Tart, em., Carbo veg., Silic, Cactus, Senecio, 
Ustil., Apocyn. c, Caul., Sabad., Dros., Matico, Kreos. 

Adjuvants. — Mental and bodily repose. Rest in bed, with 
head and shoulders elevated. Swallow small pieces of ice 
often. Cold applications to the chest, as ice in a bladder or 
rubber-bag. Put the ice within several folds of a towel before 
applying to the chest. Dry cupping over the chest, sinapisms. 
Ether spray to the spine and chest. Spinal hot-water bag to 
cervical and dorsal region. Transfusion of blood or water 
when death is imminent. Subcutaneous injections of Mor- 
phia act quickly. Diet of milk, soups, beef-tea, chicken 
broth, koumiss, cold tea, coffee, cocoa. Application of a 
ligature to one or more of the extremeties for a short time. 

Haemorrhage (Loss of blood). — Ham., Ipecac, Arn., Bell., 
Atropia, Ferr. perchlo., China, Ergot, Mill. Phos., 
Argent, nit., Tereb., Camph., Tannic ac, Acon., Trill., 
morphia. 

Nit. ac, Sulph, ac, Big., Wiatany., Gallic ac. 

Phos. ac, Collin., Cac, Erech., Uran. nit., Glycerine, 
Matico. 

Adjuvants. — Cold in general. Ice. Hot-water, Caustics, 
Ligatures, Stimulents. Glycerine in teaspoonful doses. Cool 
apartment. Repose, position to prevent afflux of blood to 
bleeding organ. Transfusion, when death is imminent 
of a six per cent solution of salt and water into an artery. See 
Epistaxis, Apoplexy, Hmmatemesis, Haemoptysis, Hematuria, 
Menorrhagia, Melcena. 

Haemorrhoids (Piles).— Nux v., Sulph., Collin., iEscu. 



144 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Aeon., Aloes., Bell, Atropia., Gale, c., China, Graph., Hydras., 
Nat. m., Mur. ac., Nit. ac., Pod., Puis., Ratan., Sepia., Silic., 
Iron, Gup , Lye. 

Alum, Amm. c, Apis m., Ant. crud., Ars., Ham., Hepar s., 
Ign., Kali iod., Lach., Sepia,, Merc, Petrol., Phos., Rhus, 
tox., Thuja, Hydras., Mill. Caps., Cham. 

Adjuvants. — When inflamed, the application of white lead 
as it comes from the keg, greatly relieves the pain, and 
causes the tumor to dwindle away. Hamamelis well heated 
and applied with a sponge relieves the pain. Sit over the 
steam of hot water. Linseed poultices, Petroleum soap for 
protruding piles is excellent. Cerates of iEsculus, Hydrastis, 
and Belladonna. Iodoform and Opium ointment, and in sup- 
positories. Keep the horizontal posture. Avoid highly 
seasoned food, peppers, spices, coffee, and all kinds of alco 
holic stimulents. Standing, over-eating, sedentary habits- 
feather beds. Use injections of hot water. Glyceroles of 
iEsculus, Belladonna, Atropia, Hydrastis, Iodiform, Ab- 
dominal wet compress, Sulphur, Mineral water. Grape 
cure. Remove with ecraseur and clamp, or by ligature 
is the safest method, and most to be recommended- 
Cauterization with nitric acid. Injection of from 5 to 10 drops 
of Carbolic acid directly into the tumor has cured a number 
of cases, with no bad results. Belladonna and Iodoform 
suppositories give great temporary relief. 

Hair, Falling of the ( Baldness, Alopecia). — Pilo- 
carpi??, Ars., Calc. c, Sulph., Nit. ac, Kali carb., 
Fluor, ac, Nat. m., Kali iod., Phos., Merc, Nat. sulph* 
Ferr. 

Iod., Silic., Sepia., Hepar s., Aloes., Sulph. iod., Graph*? 
Petrol., Phos. ac., Lye. 

Sarsap., Canth., Quinia, Aurum, Zinc, Sepia". 

Adjuvants. — When parasitical, apply Cantharis Iodine, 
Acetic acid and Glycerine aa, followed by Mercurial oint- 
ment. To promote new growth, apply Jaborandi and bay ■ 
rum aa, or inject one sixth of a grain of Pilocarpin under 
the scalp every third day. One ounce of Castor Oil to three 
grains of Pilocarpin, well mixed and applied twice a day; 
or Phos. |i, castor oil |i, thoroughly mixed and applied twice 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 145 

daily. Glycerine Amm. c. aa, Balsam of tolu, Capsicum and 
glycerine aa, daily. Iodide of Sulphur ointment. Creosote 
and Sulphur ointment. Liniment of Turpentine and Acetic 
acid. Good nourishing diet, cod-liver oil. Scalp to be well 
brushed and washed with cold water daily. Withered and 
split hairs to be cut off close to the scalp. Epilation, with a 
broad : lipped forceps. Iron and sulphur waters. Tinct. 
Cantharis F. §i, Acetic acid F. Zi Spiritus fermenti F. ?ii, 
Spiritus rectiticatus F. §ii, Aqua fontana O. Rub tho- 
roughly into the scalp daily. 

Hands Chapped. Sulph., Graph., Merc, Rhus tox., 
Petrol., Nit. ac. 

Ars., Phos., Kreos., A v n+ Silic, Sang. 

Phyt., Calc c, Ant. c. 

Adjuvants. — Thorough drying after washing. Dusting 
with powdered starch, white Bismuth, Oxide or Carbonate of 
Zinc. Spermaceti, Glycerine soap, Glycerine and starch, 
Glycerine and water, ai. Collodion, Sulphurous acid three 
parts, Glycerine two parts, and Water one part, Wrap the 
hands at night in a wet linen cloth and cover with oiled silk 
to prevent evaporation. Carbolated cosmoline. Eau-de- 
Cologne and glycerine excellent. Benzine ; one part to 
four of glycerine, of great value. When ulcerated apply lin- 
seed oil poultices, with Carbolic acid, Hydrastine and Vase- 
line. Ointment of Subacetate of lead, lotion of Nitrate of 
lead, Oxide of zinc ointment. 

Hay Asthma.— See Asthma, 

Headache, Rheumatic— Acon., Bry., Rhus. tox. t 
Rhus bad., Mac, Salicyl. ac, Kali hyd., Puls., Merc,. 
Sulph., Colch. 

Spig., Rlvdodn., Benzoic ac , Caul., Mez., Guara, Sticta. 

Bell., Mang., Cimic, Lye, Sabi., Plumb., Usnea barbata 
(soft maple moss), Zinc. See Rheumatism. 

Headache, Menstrual. — Puls., Mac, Bell., Verat. yir. 
Atropia., Ign., Gels., Amylnit,, Glon., Zinc val., Kali 
brom., Chloroform. 

Sepia., Calc. c, Ham., Lye, Hyos., Lack., Zinc, Ustilag., 
Tarant., Chloral., Sulph., Cocc, Cham., Apis m., Camph. 



146 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Bry., Plat., Thuja., Silic, Lillium, Cycla. 

Adjuvants. — A hot foot or sitz bath often relieves. The ad- 
dition of mustard to the water will increase its usefulness. 
Ether spray to sacral and spinal region. Junod's boot. Hot 
water bag to nucha. Abstain from highly seasoned food, 
wine and malt liquors, too much society or seclusion, too 
much venery, and running the sewing machine. If there is 
atresia, flexion, stricture of the cervix, or any displacement, 
seek to have it removed- Ovarian irritation, congestion, 
etc., should be carefully treated. Keep the extremities warm 
and the head cool. Some cases are signally benefited by the use 
of electricity and magnetism. Large draughts of gin often 
relieve. Chloroform gtts x to xxx give temporary relief, and 
so does large doses of Chloral hydrate. Dry cupping, min- 
eral waters. 

Headache, Catarrhal.-AcoN., Ars., Bry., Bell., Atropia, 
'Sang., Puls., Merc, Kali iod., Rhus tox., Pilocarpin, 
Eerr., Hepar s. 

Am., Mez., Nux. v., Kali bich., Iod. Camph. 

Kali carb., Petrol. , Dulc. 

Adjuvants. — Turkish bath. Warm baths. Hot foot bath. 
Light diet; principally milk and lime water, plain soups. See 
Acute Catarrh. 

Headaehe,Grastric and Billious.-lRis.,IPECAc,VERAT. vir., 
Ohelid., Puls., Nux v., Argent, n., Bry., China, Quinia, 
Merc, Euonymen, Atropia, Calc c, Verat. alb., Pod. 

8a,ng., Ant. crud., Caust., Bobinia, Carbov., Phos., Cham., 
Lye., Eupator. per., Leptan., Gels., JJran. nit. 

Cocc.Jgn., Kali bich., Lach., Sepia., Silic, Sulph., Tarant., 
Arn., Rhus rad., Cimic, Hydras. 

Adjuvants. — Effervescing citrate of Magnesia, Bi-carbonate 
of soda and Tartaric acid aa, to correct acidity. Heat or cold 
to the head. Hot tea or coffee, or large draughts of hot water, 
sometimes give immediate relief. Alkaline waters. 

Headache, Nervous— Hemicrania. Migraine. Cephalal- 
gia,— Iris, Amyl "nit., G-lon., Gels., Bell., Ign., Ars., 
Sang., Argent, nit., Atropia, Ars., Bry., Verat. vir.,Cocc, 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 147 

Caffeine, Calc. c, Zinc, Merc, Quinia, Nux v., Sulph., 
Kalibrom., Chloroform, Electricity, Puls., Silic 

Sang,, Coloc, Thuja, Paullinia, Aeon., Sepia, Amm. carb., 
Br got, Pilocarpin, Ether, Valeriana, Cimic, Tar ant., Lach., 
Niccol sulph., Chelid., Pier 'otoxine, Guar ana, Styrone. 

Aloes, China, Hell., Plios., Spigelia, Cyclamen, Cham., 
Coca, Hyos., Plumb. 

Adjuvants. — Absolute rest, low diet, exclusion of light and 
noise. Pepsine, or pancreatine, five grains at each meal. 
Shower baths, mustard pediluvia. Holding arms high above 
the head sometimes palliates. Compression of temporal arteries 
with pads and a wet bandage round forehead. Application of 
heat to abdomen is a good adjuvant. Ether spray to fore- 
head; Eau-de-Cologne to head; dry cupping, Junod's boot, 
Electricity and Galvanism have done much good, when 
applied between the paroxysms. Tea and coffee are generally 
injurious, but in some cases beneficial. Tobacco in any form 
to be forbidden. Change of air, a dry and bracing climate. 
Avoid sedentary habits. Chloroform gtt. xv to xxx often pali- 
ates. G-uarana gtt. xx every half hour is a good palliative. 
Chloral gr. x to xxx one dose taken at the commencement 
of a paroxysm will often arrest it. 

Hearing, (Hardness of). — See deafness. 

Heart, {Congestion of).— Acon., Verat. v., Dig., Gels., 
Amtl nit., Lach., Amm., Brom., Convallarine. 

Gac.. Chloral hyd., Ether, Bell., Ars. 

Spig., Naja, Coff., Lauroc, Cannab. ind. 

Adjuvants. — Abstain from rich, stimulating food, and use a 
milk diet. Hot fomentations over the region of the heart; 
warm linseed poultices. 

Heart (Inflammation of — Carditis, Pericarditis, Endocar- 
ditis). — Acon., Verat. v., Bry., Khus tox., Spig., Ars.. Dig., 
Sulph., Lach., Naja, G-els., Tart, em., Pilocarpin, Con- 
vallarine. 

Am., Bell., Phos., Colch., Iod., Cac, Nitrum, Merc, Ado- 
nidin. 

Kalmia, Kali iod., Asclepias, Cimic, Amm. benz., Bap., 
Carbol. ac 3 Verat. alb.,Apocyn., Cann.,Apis m., Opi.,Camph., 
Sumbul., Lye. 



148 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Adjuvants. — Light and unstimulating diet; avoid mental 
and bodily exertion. In threatened paralysis, stimulate with 
beef tea, Cocoa, Alcohol and Carbonate of Ammonia. Abso- 
lute quiet in the recumbent posture. Hot fomentations, 
Linseed poultices and Sinapisms over the cardiac 
region. Use twenty grains of Bi-carbonate of Soda, 
bis die. 

Heart {Palpitation of).- Acon., Dig., Gels., Lach., Ambea 

GRI., ASAFCET., VALER., FERR. ET. ST., STRYCH., CHINA, Ta- 
RANT., PULS., COFF., NAJA. 

Verat. vir., Nux v , Ign. t Cham., Argent, nit., Spig., Scutal., 
Ferr., Kali brom.. Plati., Cimic, Collin., Chloral hyd., Mosch., 
Convallarine. 

Nux mos., Iod., Cocc, Bell.,Castoreum, Lili., Sumbul, Lyc. ? 
Iris, Hyos., Sepia, Arm, Opi., Cac, Kalmia. 

Adjuvants. — Cultivate a contented, tranquil disposition. 
Diet light and nourishing. Hot compresses, Sina- 
pisms to the cardiac region. Electricity, Magnetism, out-door 
exercise. 

Heart, Hypertrophy of (Enlargement of the Heart). — Dig., 
Ars., Ars. iod., Iod. , Kali iod., Kali brom., Ferr., Ergot., 
Sulph., Phos., Strych., Ferr., Convallarine. 

Spong., Plumb, acet., Aurum m., Apis m., Argent, nit. 
Helon. 

Lycopus, Verat. v., Aeon., Naja., Lach., Brom., Ferr. iod., 
Lilium, Hyd. ac, Prunus virg., Lauro., Graph., Tart. em. 

Adjuvants.— Avoid over-exertion, mental excitement, stim- 
ulants, coffee, spirits, very fat food, large meals. Equalize 
Ihe general circulation, keep the extremities warm and the 
whole body protected by flannel underclothing. Acute cases 
are often relieved by sinapisms, and warm fomenta- 
tions. Avoid all influences thaftend to debility, or blood im 
poverishment, as excessive venery, lactation, diarrhoea, pur 
gation, etc. , 

Heartburn. See Bispepsia. 
Heat. (Ill effects of.)— See Sunstroke. 
Helminthiasis.— See Worms. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 149 

Hemeralopia.— (Night blindness).— Bell., Stkych., Merc, 
Lyc, Sulph., Argent, n., Hyos. 

Puis., Silic, China, Phos., Ranunculus, Strych. 
Stram., Verat. alb., Iron, Nat. m. 

Adjuvants. — Rest. Protection of eyes from bright light, 
change of climate . Electricity. 

Hemiopia {Half Vision). — Aur. m., Lyc, Boyista, Lith. 
Carb., Calc. c 

Dig., Nat. m., China, Kali brom. 

Mur. ac, Nit. ac, Sepia, Lobelia, Cyclamen, Viola tri. 
Hemicrania. — See Nervous Headache. 
Hemiplegia.— See Paralysis. 

Hepatitis (Suppurative In flamation of Liver). — Acon.,Bry , 
Verat. v., Merc, Amm .mur., Pod, Phos., Hepar s., Lyc, 
Silic , Sulph., Kali iod. 

Ars., Nux v., China., Qui nia, Lep., Euon., Iris, Nit. ac, 
Chelid., Croton tig., Dig., Crotal.,Lach., Tart, em., Iod., Mur. ac- 

Aloes., Cham., Hydras., Sang., Aurum m., Calc. c, Graph., 
Mang., Secale, Stilling., Phyt., Argent, n., Kali brom., Kali 
bich., Colch. 

Adjuvants. — Avoid stimulants and excess of food, especially 
starch and fats. In acute cases use hot fomentations, linseed 
poultices, abdominal compress. In chronic cases, the pro- 
longed use of mineral water, containing sulphur and salt have 
given excellent results. In case of ulceration the aspirator 
should be used. Diet; milk, beef tea, broth, oysters, white- 
fish, eggs, etc. 

Hernia (Rupture). — Acon.,Bry.,Bell., Nux v., Verat. v., 
Atropia, Lobelia, Morphia, Chloroform. 

Gels., Lyc, Plumb., Lach. 

Cocc, Coff., Opi., Sulph. ac 

Adjuvants. — Reduce the hernia by taxis, and apply a truss. 
If irreducible, operate. Apply Ether, with a little oil, upon 
the tightly stretched skin over the intestine, every fifteen 
minutes; this causes the inguinal ring to dilate, thus curing 
the strangulation. 



150 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Herpes (Veslculor inflamation of the Skin). — Acon., Aits., 
Rhus tox., Rhus rad., Bry.,Clemat., Merc, Graph., Cro 

ton tig., Petrol., Hepar s., Sulph. 

Cede, c, Dale, Silic, Canth., Rhus ven., Apis m., Tellurium., 
Caps. 

Kalibich., Kali iod., Kali brom., Caust., Agnus cas., Bell., 
Am., Thuja., Cistus., Comloclodia, Phyt., Borax, Lach., 
Kreos, Psor., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Petrolina, Camphor cerate, Calendula jelly, 
Cologne water, Cantharis, Acointe, Arnica, Yeratria, Rhus 
or Mercurial cerates, give great relief. Glyceroles of the 
above are valuable. Warm, wet compresses worn at night 
afford relief. Electricity has done good service. Obstinate 
cases are relieved by a cerate, or glycerole of Morphine. Lo- 
cally, Collodion and Nitrate of Silver. 

Hiccough (Singultus). — Mosch., Chloroform, Ether, 
Chloral hyd., Atropia, JSux v., Hyos., Amyl. nit., Ve- 

RAT. VIR. 

Amm. Carb., Gels., Strain., Lach., Ign., Verat. alb., Sulph. ac , 
Ars., Puis., Agaric, Caps , Camph., Morphia, Asafcet., Valerian. 

Aeon., Robinia, Cup., Ipecac, Amm. brom., Coff., 
Lobelia, 

Adjuvants. — Hard pressure upon the epigastrium. A co- 
pious draft of cold water while the breathing is held, will 
arrest mild cases. A drink of mustard or peppermint water, 
has often relieved. Take a deep inspiration and then hold 
the breath a long time. A firm belt around the epigastrium. 
Sinapisms, blisters or dry cupping over the stomach. Galva- 
nism. Shower bath. Hot brandy and water. Ferruginous 
tonics. Use sternutatories to provoke prolonged sneezing. 

Hip Joint Disease (Coxalgia,Coxarthracace). — Acon., Bell., 
Coloc, Ars., Stram., Calc c, Hepar Sulph., Silic, 
Merc, Merc iod., Argent, n., Kali iod., Sulph., Iod., 
Cod-liver-oil. 

Lye, Phos., Rhus tox., Am., Petrol., Aur. mur. y Nit. ac , 
Phos. ac. 

Kali c, Lach., Apis m., Sulph. ac, Baryta, iod., Mez., 
Zinc. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES, 151 

Adjuvants. — Rest with the limb in a strait posture; the ar- 
ticular pressure should be removed by the use of a splint. 
Diet nourishing, composed of beef, mutton, eggs, animal 
broths, Cod-liver-oil, chocolate, wine and beer. Sea air 
will expedite the cure. Warm linseed poultices to> 
hasten suppuration. When suppuration takes place, 
aspirate, when this fails, excision of the joint, as a last 
resort. 

Hoarseness, Aphonia (Loss of voice). — Acon., Hepar s., 
Caust., Iod., Spong.,- Argent, n., Merc, cyan., Kali iod., 
Kali bich. 

Ipecac, Sang., Phos., Am., Tart, em., Brom., Nit.ac, Sulph. r 
Gels., Gin., Santon. 

Kali brom., Lye, Rumex, Amm. c, Graph., Sulph. ac, 
Nux mos., Stram., Carbo v., Baiyt iod., Ars., Silic., Bell., 
Coni., Iron. 

Adjuvants. — Breathe through the nostrils. In acute cases 
apply wet compresses to the throat, Rest, Galvanism and 
Electricity. Sponge the throat and chest every morning with 
salt and water. Spray of Iodine, Sanguinaria, Kalihichrom, 
icum, Sulphuric acid or Oarbolic acid. 

Home-Sickness. — Ign., Ars., Gels., Puls., Phos. ac.,. 
Staph., Nux. v. 

Verat. alb., Graph., Caust., Plat., Opi., Sepia., Sulph. 

Aeon.. Lye, Lack., Aur. mur. 

Adjutants. — Regulate the digestion; should be kept in 
order, to prevent aggravation. 

Hordeolum— See Stye. 

House-Maids Knee (Enlarged Bursa). — Arn., Benz. ac, 
Acon., Bell., Bry.,Rhus tox., Iod., Kali hyd., Hepar 

s., Silic 

Led., Graph., Plumb, acet, Pilocarpin. 

Lye, Puis., Merc, Merc. iod. 

Adjuvants.— Iodine externally. Pass a strong thread through 
the tumor, to convert it into an abscess. Excision or in- 
cision into the bursa. Tapping with trocar. Strapping, or 
daily application of Collodion. — See Bursitis Synovitis. 



152 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Hydrocele {Dropsy of the Scrotum). — Iod., Kali iod., 
Puls., Nux v., Calc. c, Apis m., Graph. 

Coni., Big., Rhododen, Merc, iod., Sulph. 

Merc, Silic.,. Rhus tox., Spong., Aur. m. 

Adjuvants. — In the case of infants apply Collodion daily, 
over the scrotum. Some cases are cured by puncturing the 
scrotum in a number of places with a needle; allowing the 
fluid to escape or become absorbed. Acupuncture followed 
by injections of Iodine or Carbolic acid if these fail, use a 
seaton. Electrolysis or Galvano-puncture. Painting with 
Iodine. Alcoholic fomentations, daily, preceded by acupunc- 
ture. Carbolic acid in weak solution, injected into the scro- 
tum, has proved of great service in curing the dropsy. 

Hydrophobia, Rabies {Dread of Water).— Bell.. Atropia, 
Curare., Hyos., Pilocarpin, Lyssin., Chloral hyd.> 

Nux V. 

Stram., Lack., CrotaL, Cocc, Verat. vir., Hydro, ac. 

Scutal., Amyl nit., Canth., Tarant., Nit. ac, Euphorb., 
Sulph. 

Adjuvants. — Immediate suction of wound, or excision of 
the bitten part, before time for absorption of the virus, fol- 
lowed by the application of heat or cauterization. Vapor or 
Turkish baths. Division of nerves leading to the wound. 
I would suggest nerve stretching. Ice bags to the spine. In- 
jections of warm water into the veins. Cupping at nape of 
neck. Electricity 

Hydrocephalus ( Tubercular Meningitis. Dropsy of the 
brain). — Acon., Bry., Glon., Ars., hell., Sulph., Silic, 
Apocyn. c, Merc, Calc c, Argent, nit., Hepar s,, Iod. 
Bell., Zinc, Pilocarpin, Kali. iod. 

Verat. alb., Gels., Rhus tox., Apis m., Sant., Cup., Lyc> 
Verat. v., Kalibrom., Iodide of Iron, Baryta, iod. 
Tart, em., Puis., Hyos., Opi., Cina., Stram., Phos. 

Adjuvants. — Liquid diet, as milk, especially dog's milk, 
Koumiss, eggs, etc, with Cod-liver oil externally and inter" 
nally. Hot fomentations to the head. Daily tepid salt baths. 
Pure fresh air, especially sea atmosphere. In the early stage 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 153 

compression by strips of adhesive soap-plaster, making equal 
pressure on every part. Flannel clothing. 

Hydrocephaloid. — See Hydrocephalus. 

Hydrothorax. — See Dropsy of the Chest. 

Hypochondriasis (Depression of Spirits). — Ars., Aurum. 
Merc, Nuxv., Puls., Lyc, Sulph., Argent, n., Salicyl. 
AC, Iron- 

Ign , Anacard., China.. Lach., Phos., Kali brom., Mac, 
Sirych. 

Pod., Plat., Sepia., Petrol., Nat. m., Lep., Phos. ac, Nit. 
ac, Silic, Staph., Asafoet., Valerian., Coff., Coni.. Stann. 

Adjuvants. — Nourishing food; much exercise in the open 
air, as riding on horseback, physical training, gymnastics, 
Turkish baths. Sea bathing. Alkaline waters. Profitable 
and healthful employment to divert the mind from imagi- 
nary troubles. Make every effort to improve digestion. — See 



Hypopion. — See Iritis. 

Hysteria (Neurasthenia, with mental hallucinations, and 
derangements of the nervous system)* — Gels., Zinc val., Ign., 
Ign., Puls., Asafo3t., Lach., Tarant., Dig., Ferr. 

Mosch., Hyos., Secale, Kali, brom., Mac, Caul., Cocc, 
Nuxm., Bell., Plat., Nux v.. Caffeine., Aeon., Cole c, Sepia, 
Ars. 

Caust., Coni., Cup., Lilium., Anacar., Iod., Nit. ac, Ether, 
Agar., Plumb., Phos., Chlorof., Zinc, Electricity., Camph., 
Argent., Lyc. 

Adjuvants. — Place the patient in a comfortable position, 
admit fresh air, remove all ligatures and tight clothing. To 
relieve the tit, dash cold water upon the head or spine. Friction 
with stimulants. Hard pressure upon the epigastrium or 
ovary, will relieve some cases. Place the hand over the 
mouth with compression of the nostrils till attemps to breathe 
become strong, then remove it to give sudden access of air. 
To relieve the convulsions, inject into the rectum one pint 
of hot water to which has been added one ounce of 
Asafoetida, the patient tying on the left side. A rectal tube 



154 COMPENDIUM OF "DISEASES. 

passed beyond the sigmoid flexure to expel the gas, stops 
the paroxysms at once. Massage. Electricity. Correct 
uterine displacements. Never allow the patient to be idle. 
Avoid exciting amusements, novel reading, close and badly 
ventilated rooms, etc. Removal from influence of friends; 
had better leave home and be with strangers to strengthen 
the will power. Never allow alcoholic stimulants. Never 
tell a patient by word or gesture she has hysterics, unless 
you wish to lose your charge. Shower baths are excellent. 
Sea bathing. Moral control of your patient is absolutely ne- 
cessary; be gentle but inflexible Cauterization of the clitoria 
has cured some bad cases. 

Icterus, — See Jaundice 

Ichthyosis (Furfuraceous or Fish- skin. )—Nr&., Iod., Kali 
iod., Thuja., Merc, iod., Cod-liver oil. 

Nat. carb., Phos , Clematis., Plumb., Aur m. t Calc. c, Lye.,. 
Sulph. 

Petrol., Hepar s., Phyt., Stilling., Sepia. 

Adjuvants. — A generous diet. Cleanliness. Warm fomen- 
tations. Frictions with Cod-liver oil. Sapo-viridis rubbed in 
thoroughly for ten minutes, bis die, followed by the Oleate of 
Bismuth, Mercury or Zinc, Petrolina and Glycerine. Warm- 
alkaline or vapor baths. Collodion. Rub soap upon the 
body for five days, and then take a warm bath. Iodide of 
potassium ointment often proves beneficial. 

Ileus {Intusseption of the bowels, one part of the bowel i» 
drawn into another portion, with vomiting of fecal matter). — 
Acon., Ars., Bell., Nux v., Morphia., Coloc, Verat. 
vir. and alb., elher, chloroform. 

Phos., Opi., Nit. ac, Plumb., Merc. 

Sulph. ac, Lye., Bry., Strych. 

Adjuvants. — Hot fomentations and baths. Enemata of 
large quantities of hot water with intestinal manipulation. 
Inflation with air by means of a bellows while under chloro- 
form. Gastrotomy. Liquid diet, small quantities of milk, 
beef -tea, koumiss, egg-nog, etc. 

Imbecility. — See Mental states. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 155' 

Impetigo (Pustuhar Eczema). — Ars., Acon., Sulph., 
Merc, Hepar s., Graph., Rhus tox., Croton tig., Tart, 
em., Merc. iod. 

Ant. crud., Silic, Gale, c, Kreos., Thuja, Kali brom., 
Cod-liver oil. 

Iod., Coni., Viola, Mux. ac, Euphorb., Kali bich., Dulc, 
Nit. ac, Iris., Clemat., Baryt. c 

Adjuvants. — Nourish the patient well. Puncture the pus- 
tules and evacuate the pus. Poultice with bran or linseed 
meal to moisten the crusts, then apply the Oleate of Bis- 
muth or Mercury, Carbolated Cosmoline, Mercurial or Oxide 
of Zinc ointment, Lime liniment. Grape cure. See Eczema. 

Impotence {Inability to produce Offspring). — Argent, n., 
Aurum. m., Atropia, Caladium., Calc phos., Camph., 
Canth., Digit aline, Gels., Kali brom., Kali iod., Nat. m., 
Nux v., Phos. ac, Puls., Sepia, Silic, Sulph., Ergot, 
Iron, Strych., Electricity, Cod-liver oil. 

China, Cann. sat., Coni., Lye, Nit. ac, Phos., Sarsap., . 
Silic, Staph., Thuja, Ustilago., Zinc 

Agnus, cas., Anac, Eryng., Graph., Ham., Helon., Hepar s., 
Ign., Lach., Lillium., Mangan., Merc, Petrol., Plat., Sabad., 
Selenium, Stilling., Tarant., Picric ac., Mur. ac 

Adjuvants. — Hydropathic treatment; cold shower and sitz 
baths are very useful. — See Spermatorrhoea and Diseases of 
the sexual organs. 

Iucontience of Urine.— See Enuresis. 

Indigestion. — See Dyspepsia. 

Inflammation {Phlogo»is, Hyperhcematosis). — Acon., Arn., 
Bry., Bell., Rhus tox., Verat. vir., Argent., n. Hepar s., 
Silic, Merc, Sulph. 

Apis m., Ars., Canth., Coloc, Ram., Salicylic acid, 
Kali iod., Phos., Tart, em., Sang. 

Nit. ac, Terebinth.. Lach., Salic}d. ac, Opi., Dig., Chloro., 
Chloral, Urtica ur., Colch,, Calend., Aloes. 

Adjuvants — Low diet, avoid fat food, and starches. Use 
milk, beef-tea, oyster soup, animal soups., fish. Cold, by ice 
in bags, cold water compresses. Cold water baths. Heat by 



156 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

hot water, fomentations or packing. Linseed poultices, 
liot baths. In a few cases, leeches. In some low states, 
Alcoholic stimulents. Chronic Inflammation: Cod-liver oil. 
Sinapisms, Turpentine stupes, Evaporating lotions, Cupping, 
etc. 

Influenza (Epidemic Catarrh). — Camph., Pilocarpin, 
Acon., Ars., Kali bich., Ant. tart., Bap., Eup. per., 
Merc, Atropia, Ipecac, Verat. alb.. Kali iod., Gels., 
Ferr., Hepar s. 

Nux v.. Ars. iod., Phos., Sulph., Sulph. ac, Puis., 
Rhus t.ox.. Sab ad., Sang.. Lack., Bell., Eucal., Kali nit. 

Coni., Stann., Iod., Amm. carb., Kali per., Sticta, Opi. 

Adjuvants. — Rest in bed first three days in a well ventilated 
room. Diet of toast and water, barley water, milk, kou- 
miss, beef -tea. Cold infusion of linseed, lemonade, soda 
water, raspberry vinegar, tea, etc. Inhalation of hot steam 
vapors. Turkish baths. Hot fomentations. Sinapisms. Egg- 
nogg, wine, brandy. 

Intermittent Fever.— See Fever, Intermittent. 

Insects, Epizoa (Fleas, Chigoes, Jiggers, Ticks, Bed- Bugs, 
Cockroaches, Pediculi or lice, Mosquitoes, Wasps, Stings and 
/bites of). — Amm., Ledum., Apis m., Lach., Argent. nit c 
Carbol. ac, Alcoholic Stimulants, Alkalies. 

Bhustox., Ars., Camph. 

Adjuvants. — Carbolic acid fumes repel insects. The burn- 
ing fumes of Persian Chamomilla in a room kills the mosquito 
at once. To rid a room of cockroaches, use powdered Borax. 
An excellent plan is partially to burn the bodies of a few, and 
let them lie about, the smell drives the rest away. The patient 
can be protected from mosquitoes by the application of a 
little soap or a weak solution of Carbolic acid on the exposed 
parts. Stings of wasps, bees, ete. Remove the sting, apply 
cerate or lotion of Ledum. Rhus tox. and Lime water are 
. also useful. Sugar often relieves, Urtica cerate is excellent. 
Apply fresh meat, plantain leaves or a common onion cut in 
slices. Lice are exterminated by the application of Oleate of 
Mercury, Stavesacre, Sulphur, Cocculus or Tobacco oint- 
ment. Use soap and hot water freely. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 157' 

Intertrigo. — See Excoriation. 

Iritis {Inflammation of the Iris). — Acon., Ars., Atropia, 
Duboisia, Cinnabar, Hepar s.,Merc, Muriate of Quinia,. 
Kaliiod., Spig-., Thuja, Sulph., Bell. 

Am., Asa fat, Aur., Bry., Cedron., China., Clemat, Gels., - 
Ham., Kali bich., Hit. ac, Rhus tox., Silic, Tereb., Argent. 

Calend., Coni., Eup., Nux v., Petrol., Cocc., Croton tig., 
Hyos., Plumb., Stilling., Ledum., Coloc., Sant., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Keep the pupil completely dilated, by the use 
of Atropia gr. i to iv, to ?j. of water. Duboisia, though not 
equal to Atropia, produces more rapid dilation, yet is not 
so lasting. Homatropia, gr. 8 to 15, to §j. of water, is excel- 
lent. Avoid cold, and apply warmth to the eye, by means of 
fine cotton compresses. Yapor or Russian baths. Complete 
rest not only to the eye, but also to the body. Traumatic 
Iritis calls for Arnica or Hamamelis locally. Paracentesis 
when there is excessive tension. Corelysis, when only one 0^ 
two adjacent adhesions. Iridectomy. Concave glasses. 

Itch (Scabies, Scotch Fiddle). — Sulph., Merc, Sulph. ac. 

Ars., Hepar s., Croton tig., Staph. 

Nit. ac, Caust., Sepia, Psorin., Carbo v. 

Adjuvants. — This being a parasitic disease, we are compelled 
to depend upon local treatment to destroy the parasites. Wash 
the body with soft soap and warm water, and apply Sulphur 
Ointment before a hot fire at bed-time. Wash oil in the mor- 
ning, and repeat the same treatment for three nights. Ad- 
minister, at the same time, Sulphur internally. Next to Sul- 
phur ointment, is the Lye of wood-ashes, in fact, many cases 
may be cured by this when Sulphur has failed. It should 
be diluted one half, and applied on lint twice daily. Ten 
parts of Naptha Oil, fifty of Green Soap, one hundred of lard 
well mixed and rubbed in, will generally cure in two applica- 
tions. Mercurial ointment is excellent. .Styrax one part 
to two of Almond Oil, well rubbed in after a warm 
bath. Copper Sulphate as a lotion (3j-Oj), after the crusts 
have been removed with soap and water, has proved of great 
service. Tar Ointment. Benzoic Acid, gr. x to xxto of of wa- 
ter, as a lotion. Staphisagria, three parts to five of lard, once in. 
four hours. Sulphuret of Potash (3ss 3j), to six of water,. 



158 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

is excellent. Poplar twigs placed in the bed where the patient 
sleeps, kills the acari. Carbolated Cosmoline. The quickest 
way of curing the Itch, is to immerse the patient (leaving the 
head free) in a gaseous bath of Sulphurous Acid, made by 
burning twelve drachms of Sulphur, in a suitable apparatus. 
Bake the clothes in a warm oven, and the patient will be cured 
in half an hour. Manganese ointment prepared in Petrolina, 
very useful. Contaminated clothes to be fumigated with sul- 
phurous acid gas, or boiled and ironed with a very hot iron, or 
exposed to a temperature of over 212° F, or sprinkled with 
Sulphur. Napthal chalk, green soap and lard, cures quickly. 
Balsam of Peru, with Sulphur ointment, greatly improves 
the latter. 

Itching of the Skin (Prurigo).— Sulph., Merc, Mez., 
Ars., Caust., Graph., Rhus tox. 

Aeon., Bry., Silie., Mag., Sepia, Pepsine. 

Aloes., Lye, Carbo veg., Coni., Nit. ac., Thuja, Rumex. 

Adjuvants.. — Daily ablutions. Sea bathing. Salt or Sul- 
phur baths. Sulphur soap, Sulphur ointment. Carbolated 
cosmoline. Mercurial .ointment. Balsam of Peru or Styrax 
of great value. Lime water. Yinegar. Solution of Hydro- 
chlorate of Ammonia. Glycerine and Lime water. Acon- 
ite, gr. ij., Unguenti, §ij. Glycerole of Bismuth, Alcohol, 
water, ss. Carbolic Acid, Mezereum, Dioscorea, Aconite, or 
Cantharis lotions, give temporary relief. Diet should be nu- 
tritious. Naphtha oil,, green soap and Petrolina a a, is excel- 
lent. Iodoform or Chloroform Ointment. 

Jaundice (Icterus- Cholcemia). — Merc. , Quinia, Euon. ,Pod. , 
Lep., Ars., Sodicphos., Crotal., Phos., Aloes. 

Dig., Iod., Chelid., Hydras., Nit. ac., Mur. ac., China, 
Aeon., Bry., Nuxv., Lye., Cham., Iris., Sulph., Kali iod., 
Lach., Pilocarpin. 

Aurum, Eupato., Hepar s., Kali bich., Stilling., Sang., 
Plumb., Amm. chlor., Puis., Calc. c, Kali carb., Nat. m., 
Ant. crud., Ign., Canth., Croton tig., Taraxacum, Celandine. 

Adjuvants. — Avoid starches, fats, highly-seasoned food 
and liquors. Use an abundance of green vegetables, 
lemons, and oranges, milk, oysters, beef-tea, or broth, 
beef -steak, white-fish with plenty of hot water. Alkaline wa- 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 159 

ters are valuable adjuvants. In some cases, cathartics of 
Podoplrylline, Mercury or Euonymine, greatly assist the indi- 
cated remedies. Abdominal compress. Walking or horse- 
back exercise. Large draughts of hot water have proved 
beneficial. 

Joints (Inflammation of ) — See Synovitis. 

Keratitis {Inflammation of Cornea). — Atropine, Acon., 
Argent, n., Apis m., Ars., Calc. c, Cinnabar., Iron, 
Merc, Merc, iod., Hepar s., Silic, Bell., Rhus tox., 
Sulph. 

Am., Euphra., Graph., Puis., Iod., Nit. ac, Kali iod., 
Colch. 

Nux v., Canth., China, Coni., Cimic, Croton tig., Ham., 
Kali bich., Nat. m., Secale, Petrol., Eserine. 

Adjuvants. — Bandaging the eye is imperative, and this 
alone will cure. In obstinate cases, "Saemisch's incision" 
is often called for, or Iridectomy. Avoid cold applications. 
Diet should be nutritious. Iodine upon skin of lids. Oleate 
of Mercury behind the ears. Warm fomentations, steaming 
the eyes. 

Knee. (Inflammation of.) — See Synovitis. 

Kidneys (Inflammation of Substance of Kidneys , Nephritis)* 
— Acon., Canth., Apis m., Kali iod., Kali nit., Ars.,Phos m 
Merc. Nit. ac, Lyc, Hepar s,, Pilocarpin, Apocyn. c, 
Uran. nit. 

Bell., Tereb., Nux v.> Silk., Coccus cac, Rhus tox., Eucalyp., 
Bry. , Chelid. , Sulph. 

Copaiva, Cubebs, Colch., Benz. ac, Dig., Hell., Cup., Dulc, 
Opi., Puis., Sepia, Petrol., Argent nit., Chimaph, Kali carb., 
Phyt, Iod., Thuja, China, Iron., Carnph., Gallic ac. 

Adjuvants. — Low diet; as milk, tea, simple diluents, oranges 
and lemons; rest in bed; hot hip baths; vapor or hot air baths; 
fomentations; poultices over the kidneys; Sinapisms; Cup- 
ping and alkaline waters. 

Labor, Parturition, Child-birth (Spasmodic pains of). 
— Gels., Amyl nit., Hyos., Morphia, Opi., Pilocarpin. 

Puis., Cocc, Chloral, Cimic, Atropia. 



160 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Plati., Cham., Nux v., Caul., Coff. 

Labor, Inertia of. -Ergot, Secale, GrELS.,PuLs.,CHLORO\, 
Morphia, Ustilago, Tart. m.,Atropia,Verat. v.,Cann. ind. 
Cinnamon, Pilocarpin. 

Cham., Mac, Gaul, Bell., China, Quinia, Viburn, Nux v., 
Cocc , Aeon , Ipecac, Amyl nit., Borax. 
Opi., Cocoa, Ign., Hyos., Gossyp., Sabi., Croc, Dig. 

Labor, False Pains of,— Opi. , Morphia, Puls. , Mac, Caul., 

Secale, Chloral. 
Hyos., Sabi., Ars., Arm, Ign., Puis., Cannabis ind. 

Labor, Haemorrhage at.— Ergot, Ipecac, Sab., Trill., 
Bell., Atropia, Sulph. ac 

Croc, Cham., Ham., Iron, Nit. ac. 

Mur. ac, Benz. ac, Ars., Aeon. 

Adjuvants. — To relax a rigid os, use Belladonna or Pilocar- 
pin ointment locally. Warm injections. Hot sitz-baths. Large 
quantities of oil. Barnes' 1 dilators. Anesthetics, Better than 
all is Pilocarpin, internally. Rupture the membranes. Have 
the patient hold her breath; this will reinforce the uterine 
pains by the action of the auxilliary muscles. Stand to the 
left of patient and make pressure with the right hand to the 
breech of the child through the abdominal walls. Injections 
of Chloral per rectum. Empty the bowels by the use of ene- 
mas. 

Labor, Delayed and Obstructed.— Use the forceps. 

Labor, Haemorrhage after.— Turn out the clot and com- 
press the uterus. Inject into the uterus hot water or Perchlo- 
ride of Iron diluted one third with water. Use Esmarch's 
bandage to force the blood from the extremities into the 
body. 

Labor, Laceration of Perinaeum during.— To prevent this, 
use oil freely, and retard the progress of the child's head. In- 
troducethe fingers into the rectum and find the child's mouth; 
whenfound, insert the fingers in the mouth, press the head for- 
ward and up to the pubes. Allow the head to move forward and 
backward many times, and this motion soon dilates the peri- 
naeum. When lacerated, if not down to the sphincter or 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 161 

through it, nature will take care of the case; but when the 
sphincter is torn, stitch together with silver suture. Apply 
clothes wet in dilute Arnica or Hamamelis to the vulva imme- 
diately after labor, or whisky and Hamamelis aa. Take away 
the placenta with the hand, very soon after labor. No in- 
strument can take the place of the hand. Turn out all clots 
of blood from the uterus, and apply the bandage for the first 
two days. 

Labor, Diet of. — First four days it should consist of gruel, 
milk, koumiss, milk-toast, tea, coffee, cold soups, raw or soft- 
boiled eggs, oysters, etc.; a gradual return to solid food can 
then be made. 

Labor, Retention of Urine following.-This has usually to 
be relieved with the catheter. Arnica, Atropia, Canth. or 
Chloroform, with the use of hot fomentations, will often re- 
lieve. See After Pains, Abortion, Hemorrhage, Puerperal Con- 
vulsions, Mania, Lactation, Puerperal Fever, Mastitis, Agalac- 
tia, Lochia, etc. 

Lactation Fever (Milk Fever),— Acon. .Bell. ,Verat. vir. , 
Bap., Gels., Bry., Salicyl. ac, Merc, Ars., Pilocarpin. 

Rhus tox., Am , Secale, China, Quinia, Terebinth. 

Kali chlo., Carbol. ac, Nux v., Puis., Mac, Calc c 

Adjuvants. — Perfect rest. Liquid nourishment. Hot fomen- 
tations of linseed meal or hops to abdomen and breasts. If 
the milk does not flow freely, or there be constipation, give a 
dose of castor oil as the oil increases the flow of milk. See 
Mastitis, Agalactia, Abscess, Puerperal Fever. 

Laryngismus Stridulus {Spasm of the Glottis).— Acon., Kali 
brom., Gels., Bromine, Chlorine, Verat. vis., Ars., Atro- 
pia, Lach. Chloroform, Cod-livek oil. 

Ipecac. Cup., Musk, Samb , Mephit., Iod , Chloral, Lobelia,, 
Santonine, Amy I nit. 

Phos., Corall., Hyd. ac , Hepar s.. Coni. 

Adjuvants — The inhalation of Chloroform or Ether arrests 
the paroxysms at once. Dash cold water on the face or chest. 
Warm baths. Wet pack to the neck. Emetics. Spinal ice 
bags. Electricity. The effort to retain the breath, stops at 
once the paroxysm. Inhalation of medicated spray with 



162 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Chloroform, Iodine, Belladonna, Aconite, Hydrocyanic acid, 
Strammo'nium, Conium or Amyl nitrite. Turpentine or hot 
water stupes to neck. Sea air. Tracheotomy. 

Laryngitis {Inflammation of the Larynx). — Acon., Atropia, 
Iod., Hepar s., Merc, cyan., Ipecac, Tart, em., Lach., 
Spong., Sang., Kali bich., Argent. nit.,Caust., Kali iod., 
Coni, Rumex c. 

Merc, iod., Nit. ac, Apis m., Morphia, Ginnab., Aur. m., Kali 
brom., Sulph. 

Ars., Baryt iod., Stilling, Calc. c, Carbo veg., Sticta, Ka- 
olin, Ferr. phos., Calc. sulph., Mang., Cup., Benzoin, Sulph. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Rest; forbid conversation; air of room to be 
kept moist; temperature 72°F. Wet compress to the throat. 
Inhalation of spray of the internal medicaments. Inhalation 
of the fumes of Tar. Benzoine placed on hot coals, or in boil- 
;ing water. Insufflation of sub-nitrate of bisthmuth. Glycerine, 
or glycerine and whiskey aa, allays the dryness and cough. 
iSmall draughts of cold water or small pieces of ice allay the 
irritability of the throat . Carbolized glycerine as a gargle. 
Capsicum gargle is very useful: Lozenge, troche or jujubes, 
made from glycerine currant jelly Cayenne pepper or rock 
candy are excellent palliatives . Counter-irritants . When every 
thing else fails, tracheotomy. 

Lassitude. — See Neurasthenia, Anmmia, Billiousness. 

Laughter.— See Hysteria. 

Legs {Cramps m).--Cup., Plumb., Kali brom.,Verat. alb., 
Ars., Sulph. 

Nux v., Strych.,Gham.,Silic, Goloc, Secale, Voce, Gaust. 

Aeon., Ign., Arm, Stann., Hyos., Calc. c, Lach., Rhus tox., 
Pepsine. 

Adjuvants.— Remove all causes of indigestion; correct con- 
stipation, anaemia, debility, gouty or rheumatic states of the 
system; sleep upon a mattress with the foot of the bed twelve 
inches lower than the head. Tepid sponge baths. Hot baths: 
Turkish baths. Friction with the hands, flesh brush or flannel. 
Liniments of Aconite, Chloroform, Camphor, Belladonna, etc. 
Inhalation of Chloroform or Ether. Electricity. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 163 

Leprosy {Elephantiasis Oraecorum. Scaly state of the Skin). 
— Ars. , Merc, Ant. crud., Hydrocotyle, Asiatica, Silc, 
Sulph., Cod-liver oil. 

Nit. ac, Kali iod , Graph., Petrol., Merc, iod., Phenic acid. 

Phos., Sepia, Apis, Iod., Lye., Lach., Myristica, piper, 
mith. pet. 

Adjuvants. — Nutritious diet imperative. Out-door exercise. 
Frequent alkaline baths. 'Externally, Gurjun oil. Petrolina. 
Tight rubber bandaging of great value. Tar ointment. Har- 
rogate waters. Isolation of the patient, to prevent the spread 
of leprosy. 

Leucoma {White specks on Cornea). — Apis m., Hepar s., 
Nat. sulph., Calc. iod., Silic, Nit. ac, Kali bich., Kali 
iod., Sulph. 

Spong., Rhus tox., Euph., Cann. ind. 

Crotal., Chelid., Arn., Cup. 

Adjuvants— To promote absorption apply irritants to the 
eye, as Calomel, Yellow Oxide of Mercury, Cuprum and Ar- 
gentum Nitrate. Stenopaic spectacles. Iridectomy often ad- 
visable. 

Leucorrhoea {Gatarrhus Genitalium. The Whites) — Puls., 
Sepia, Calc. c, Macrot., Ars., Creos., Merc iod., Iron, 
Ars. iod.. Kali bich., Alumina, Fer. st., Kali iod., 
Graph., Nit. ac, Argent, nit., Canth., Copaiva, Cann. 
sat., Canth., Ergot, Thuja, China, Phos. ac, Sulph., Cod- 
liver oil. 

Phos., Gale, phos., Mur, ac, Plat., Sabina, Zinc, Pepsine, 
Borax, Hydras., Helon., Iod., Lilium, Cocci,Amm.mur.,Nux v m 
Caul , Lye, Nat. m. 

Lach., Pod., Gels., Ham., Phyt., Tril., Coni., Erig., Aeon.* 
Ambra g., Bap., Bovista, Nux mus., Sulph. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Nutritious animal diet, vegetable acids, with 
frequent exercise in the open air. Daily injections of warm 
water, as hot as can be born, using a gallon at a time . Gly- 
ceroles of Iodoform. Hydras tine, Calendula, Borax, Chloral, 
Iodine, Bismuth, Sulphate of Zinc, Grindelia and Carbolic 
acid, applied on cotton: Glycerine on cotton. Injections of 
Hydrastin gr. v, Glycerine I aa, water I jss . Sulphate of 



164 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 

Copper. Alum. Hamamelis. Tannic acid. Borax. Chlorate or 
Permanganate of Potash. Lime water. Carbolic acid. Lead. 
Boracic acid, or Bicarbonate of Soda. When dependent upon 
chronic endometritis, use the solid Nitrate of Silver to the 
uterine canal; or better still, use cloth tents saturated with 
Carbolic acid, once a week for a few weeks. Tincture of Iodin e 
on cloth tents does well. Pilate the os uteri with spong-tents. 
and inject carefully one of the glyceroles just mentioned into 
uterine cavity. Iodoform Suppositories placed in the uterine 
cavity are excellent Avoid sexual intercourse. Chalybeate 
waters. Sea air. Suppositories of Iodoform Tannin, Hydras- 
tin or Carbolic acid, made with cocoanut butter. Glycerine ap- 
plied daily to the uterus on cotton. 

Lice {Pediculi). — The destruction of these parasites is ac- 
complished by the use of local applications of Mercury, Sta- 
phisagria, Pyrethrum carneum, Sabadilla, Cocculus indicus, 
Tobacco, Sulphur, Carbolic acid, and essential oils. They are 
employed in the form of ointment, powder or lotion, the lotions 
being the most servicable. Mercury in lotion, ointment or 
oleate is the most useful. The parts should be washed twice 
daily with soft soap and wa + er, and the remedy should be 
continued for several days after the pediculi have been de- 
stroyed. The wearing apparel of the patient should be 
either boiled or baked at a temperature sufficiently high to 
destroy life. Great cleanliness must be enforced. Naphtha 
and olive oil exterminate lice quickly. 

Lichen ( L eddish Papules on the Skin of the Size of Millet Seeds) . 
— Ars., Alum., Ant. crud., Iodide of sulph., Sttlph., Sepia, 
Merc, Kali iod., Iod., Hepar s., Fowler's Solttion. 

Aram. ???., Phos., Gollod. Mumex, Iron, PhyL, Kalib., Ledum 

Sarsa., Apis, Aeon., Argent, n., Kit. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Cod-liver oil, locally and internally. Oint- 
ments or lotions of Mercury, Lead, Borax, Cantharis, Iodide 
of Sulphur, Carbolic acid, Graphites, Grindelia or Kitrate of 
Silver, dissolved in Ether, painted daily over the parts. Va- 
seline, Collodion, Glyceroles, Hydrastis, Cantharis, and Bo- 
racic acid, Alkaline lotions, and Tar baths. Thymal lotion 
relieves the great itching Warm Sulphur baths daily. Use 
petroleum soaps. Alkaline waters. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 165 

Lienteria (Stools of half -digested food). — Ferr., China, 
Calc. c, Strych., Nux v., Merc, Puls., Ant. c. 

Ipecac, Pho . ac, Phos., Nit ac, Am., Oxide of Zinc. 

Iris., Pod., Verat. alb., Argent, nit., Aloes, Cup. 

Adjuvants. — Keep the abdomen protected by flannel. With 
each meal take two to four grains of Lacto-peptine, or Pan- 
creatine. Diet of Milk and Lime-water, starchy food mixed 
with milk. Neavis' food, beef tea, mutton, chicken, pigeon^ 
game, oysters, etc. Mucilaginous drinks, barley-water, gum- 
water, linseed tea, lemon and orange juice, Cod-liver Oil ex- 
ternally and internally. Moderate out-of-door exercise. 
Ferruginous waters. 

Lips, Cracks of. — Bry., Sulph., Merc, Graph. 

Hydras , Sulph. ac, Petrol, 

Rhus tox., Silic, Sang., Arm, Lye, Bell. 

Adjuvant*. —Cerates or Glyceroles of Muriate of Hydrastm, 
Calendula, Graphites, Eau de Cologne or Borax, Benzoin 
one part to four of Glycerine, is excellent. Cold Cream, Gly, 
cerine of Starch, Collodion. 

Liver, Congestion of. — Merc, Pod., Euon., China, 
Quinia., Iris., Aloes, Bry. 

Bell, Ars , Nux v., Lye , Lach., Mur. ac, Chelid 
Stilling., Hydras., Crotal., Ether, Cham., Tarax., Rheum. 

Liver, Hypertrophy of. — Iod., Kali iod., Merc iod. , 
Merc, Ars. iod., Lyc, Nit. ac, Phos. 

Argent nit., Mur. ac, Sepia, Sulph, Kali bich., Aur. mur., 
Ferr 

Liver, Abscess of.— Hepar s., Merc iod., Merc, Silic, 
Nit. ac, Lyc, Mang., Kali iod. 

Bell., China, Mur. ac, Sulph., Soda sulphate. 

Uran. nit., Bry., Rhus tox., Ant. tart., Senna. 

Adjuvants. — Avoid stimulants, starches, sugar, amylaceous 
matters and fat food. Use oysters, beef -tea, broth, whitefish, 
fresh vegetables, lemons, oranges, tea, coffee and milk. Acute 
cases. — Hot fomentations and abdominal compress. Chronic 
cases. — Harrogate, Carlsbad, Kissingen, Ferruginous and 
Sulphurous waters. Horseback riding. Warm salt baths. 



166 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Lochia, Suppression of— {Suppression of the Cleansing San- 
guine us Discharge following Labor). — Acon., Bell., Buy., 
Gels., Cham., Pitls., Coloc, Secale., Mac, Verat. v. 

Opi., Nux v., Rhus tox., Bap., Verat, alb., Trill., Gaul , Kreos- 

Dulc, Hyos., Lili., Carb. an., Calc, Sepia. 

Lochia, Offensive and Acrid.— Ureas., Merc, Carbol. ac, 
Sulph., Carbo veg., Sec 

Sepia., Bap., NiL ac , Carbo an., Trill., Salicyl. ac. 

Terebinth, Croc, Nux v., Sab., Lilium, Kali chlo. 

Lochia, Profuse, — Secale, Sabina., Trill , Ipecac, China, 
Melif., Ferr., Phos. 

Plat., Calc. c, Opi., Coff., Sulph., Merc, Cham. 

Silic, Kreos., Rhus tox., Caul., Ham. 

Adjuvants. — For suppression, use warm injections against 
the uterus, and warm poultices over the uterine region. To 
arrest the fetor, use injections into the uterus and vagina of 
Carbolic acid, Salicylic acid, Hamamelis, Boracic acid, or 
Chlorate of Potash, Administer alkaline water. 

Locomotor Ataxy, Tabes Dorsalis ( Want of Co-ordinating 
power tcith Paralysis.) — Argent, nit., Phos., Zinc phos.- 
phide, Tarant., Nit. ac, Ars., Plumb., Merc, Pic ac, 
Cod-liver oil. 

Ergot, Ferr., Nux v , Strych., Gels., Rhus tox., Kali brom. 

Sulph. ac, Bell., Cup., Graph., Ant. crud., Alum, China, 
Cocc, Agari., Arn., Selen., Staph., Verat. v., Tereb., Cod- 
liver oil. 

Adjuvants — Electricity has cured many cases in the first 
stage. Galvanism. Lukewarm baths have proved of great 
service. Stretching of the principal nerve trunks. Salt 
baths. Douches upon the spine, followed by brisk friction. 
Ice applied to the spine has relieved some cases. Massage 
may in a week or two cure the anaesthesia, Keep the limbs 
warm. Mineral waters. Nourishing animal diet; eggs, milk, 
pepsin, cocoa, coffee, etc. 

Love Unhappy, Grief— Ign., Gels., Ars., Lach., Nux v., 
Aur. m., Puls., Dig., Ferr., Cac 

Hyos., Lye, Coloc, Cham., Sepia., Plat., Nux mos, Phos. ac 

Phos., Zinc, Sulph., Carbo an. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 167 

Adjuvants. — Fresh air. Sea voyages. Frequent bathing. 
Salt water baths. Horse-back riding. Ferruginous waters. 
Change of scenery, with cheerful company. 

Lumbago {Rheumatism of the Spinal Ligaments). — Tart. 
em. Yerat. v., Acox., Rhus tox. Bry., Mac, Xux v. Bell. 
Salicyl of soda, Kali bich., Cod-liver oil, Morphia, 
(hypodermically.) 

Guaiac, Sulph., Lye., Plumb, Aim , Kali iod., Merc. 

Phyt., Rhode, Physostigma. See Rheumatism. 

Adjutants. — Hot douche to seat of pain, apply hot water 
bag. Heat by means of a hot iron. Ether spray upon the 
spine over the pain. Ice and salt to the spine. Strapping 
the back with adhesive plaster often gives relief. Striking 
the effected locality with the thermic hammer of much 
utility. In some cases Acupuncture gives instant relief. 
Galvanism. Electricity. Aconite and Chloroform liniment. 
Wear silk about the small of the back. Rest. 

Lupus {Cancroid or Tubercular Ulcers.) — Ars., Merc., 
Phos., Iod., Hydrocolyle, Aseatica, Kali iod,, Sulph., 
Cod-liver oil. 

Aur., Nit. ac, Mur. ac. 

Phyt., Kali bich., Apis, Hydras. 

Adjuvants. — Scrape out as much as possible of the diseased 
tissue, then cauterize with Argent urn nit., Vienna paste, 
Chromic acid, Chloride of Zinc, Carbolic acid, or the Actual 
cautery. Ointment or Glyceroles of Iodoform, Lead, Mer- 
cury, Hydrastin, Iodine. Equal parts of oil of cade, alcohol 
and sapo-viridis, applied twice a day, acts well. Sapo-viridis 
spread upon a cloth in the form of a plaster is of great 
value. Oleate of Mercury, ten per cent strength, is excellent. 
Galvano-cautery, Sulphur baths. Pyrogallic acid ointment, 
two drachms to the ounce, is particular}- valuable. Fresh 
air and Sulphur waters. 

Lymphatic Glands {Inflammation of). — Atropia, Bell., 
Merc, Acox., Kali iod., Iod., Calc c, Hepar s„ Silic. 
Sulph., JStt. ac, Cod-liver oil. 

Kreas., Apis., Ars., Aur. m., Fluor, ac , Sulph. ac, Baryt. iod.> 
Graph., Rhus tor , Ars. iod., Cup., Apis m. 



168 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Carbo an., Helou., Iris., Hydras. Lach.,Lyc, Mez.,Phos., 
Petrol., Psoriri., Nat. sulph., Rumex, Sarsap., Spong., 
Stillin., Ustilago, Com. 

Adjuvants. — Study the Lymphatic stimulants, i. e. metals, 
earth, the salts of Potash, Soda, Lime, Alumina, Baryta, 
Iodine, Iron, Ammonia and Phosphorus. To subdue the in- 
flammation, apply compress containing one teaspoonful of 
Belladonna to a pint of water, or Hamamelis and Linseed 
poultices. Chronic cases, with Hypertrophy. Apply ointments 
of Iodine, Iodide of Mercury, Oleate of Mercury, Iodide of 
Potash. Injections of Iodine or Phenic acid into the en- 
larged gland. Alkaline waters. Fresh air. Nutritious 
•diet. 

Malacia {Loss of Taste).— Quinia, Merc, Nit. ac, 
JVIuii. ac, Ant. crud., Pod., Puls. 

Bell., Bry., Silic , Sulph., Nat m. 

Lye, Phos., Verat. alb., Sepia, Plumb., Hyos. 

Mammary Abscess.— See Breast. 

Mania, Insanity (Disorder of the Mini: General Delirium.)— 
Bell., Hyos., Stram., Gels., Verat. alb., Verat. vir., 
Canth., Secale, Lach., Ars., Cimic, Morphia, Chloral, 
hyd. 

Aeon., Cann , Merc , Phos . Anacar.. Mix v., Puis., At gent., 
Dig , Selenium., Ign.,Opi., Phos. ac, Plat, Tarant. , Kali br m. 

Agari., Croc, Cup., Lye, Camph., Coni., Mosch., Nit. ac, 
Plumb., Tart, em., Sepia, Ether. 

Adjuvan's — The patient should be removed from relatives 
and influences which tend to keep up and aggravate the 
malady. Chloral as a Calmative Hypnotic, will be of great 
service, when the remedies enumerated fail, or it may 
be alternated with them. In some cases sleeplessness may 
be arrested by warm baths and cold compresses to the head, 
or by the alternation of a cold and a hot compress. Use per- 
suasion, not force. Divert the mind by amusements and 
light work and give nourishing food. Quiet the patient by 
rest in bed, even if it should take one year to do it. 

Masturbation.— See Spermatorrhea. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 16 U 

Masto^jnia ( ¥euraliga of the Mammae). — Aconitine,Bell., 
Atropia, Coni., Gels., Ars., Quinia, Phyt., Iron, 
Verat. vir., Electricity. 

Nux v., Rhus tox., Puis., Canth., Nit. ac, Croton tig. 

Adjuvants.— Support the gland by straps. Camphor and 
Chloral an, throughly triturated and applied locally. Chloro- 
form liniment. Atropia or Aconitine gr. i to §i of Vaseline, 
locally. Hot fomentations. Belladonna liniment. Iodoform 
in Petrolina. Faradization. Electricity. Diet of animal 
fats, oil, butter, cream, especially Cod-liver oil. 

Measles, Rubeola ( i continued infectious Fever with Catarrh 
and a crimson Rash). — Acon., Bry., Bell., Rhus tox., Gels., 
Puls., Tart, em., Amm. carb., Mur. ac, Verat. vir., Merc, 
Hepar s., Silic, Verat. alb., Sulph. 

Ipecac, Kali bich., Ant. c, Ars., Phos., Euph , Merc iod., 
Cole, c, Lye, Cup., Lach 

Apism., Stram., Hyos., Camph., Carbol. ac, Crotal., Opi., 
Dig., Iod., Carbo. 

Adjuvants. — When the eruption delays or suddenly recedes, 
use warm mustard baths. Hot packs. Keep patient in bed in 
a moderately warm room, not darkened, as generally advised, 
unless the eyes are very sore. Temperature should be from 60 
to 68° F. Low diet, no animal food, but milk, soups, cold 
water, mucilaginous drinks, barley-water, jelly-water, orange 
juice, lemonade. Sponge the body with vinegar and water. 
Inunctions with oil, lard, cocoa-butter, to allay itching and 
prevent taking cold. If bowels do not move, give fruit. 
Prophylactic: Puis., 3 hd. dec, one dose at night. During 
convalescence, patient should be warmly clad to prevent tak- 
ing cold. {Sequelae: see Cough, Ophthalmia, Otorrhoea, etc.) 

Melancholia.— See Hypochondriasis. 

Memory, Weak (Inability to Think or Remember).— Nux v., 
Quinia, China, Phos. ac, Strycil, Calc c, Puls., Silic, 
Nat. m., Ign., Ergot, Kali brom., Merc 

Aurum m., Phos., Zinc, Staph. 

Aeon., Lach., Sepia, Hyos., Lye, Stram., Plat., Verat. alb. 

Meningitis, Encephalitis (Inflammation of the Brain and 



170 COMPENDIUM OE DISEASES. 

its Meninges).— Acon ., Bell., Bry., Gels., Glon., Verat. 
vie,., Apis, Hepar s., Silic, Sulph., Pilocarpin. 

Phos., Am , Hyos., Stram., Opi., Arts., Lack., Hell, Kali iod. y 
Thuja, Kali brom , Calc. phos., Iodof , Chloral. 

Merc, Phos., Ant. tart., Cina., Cicuta, Camph , Canth. r 
Cup., Dig., Argent, n., Cannabis ind., China, Crotal, Zinc 

Adjuvants. — Perfect quiet. Diet of beef tea, Johnson's fluid 
beef, milk, soups, oysters; no solid food. Apply cold to the 
head by means of a bladder, rubber bag or clothes filled with. 
pieces of ice and salt. Some apply heat to the head instead 
of cold. 

Menopausia. — See Menstruation, Cessation of 

Menorrhagia. — See Menstruation, Profuse. 

Menstruation, Delay of. — See Chlorosis. 

Menstruation (Membranous), — Chloral hyd., Iodoform, 
Borax, Merc, iod., Gtjaiacum, Viburnum, Calomel. 

Kali iod., Kali bich., Calc. c , Apis m., Pals., Secale, Ustilago y 
Brom., S ib. 

Merc, Ham., Thuja, Bell., Plat., Lach., Aeon., Bry., Rhus 
tox., Nux v., Merc, Mac, Iod., Canth., Amm., Caust.;Gels., 
Cann. ind., Guiac 

Adjuvants. — Very difficult to cure. Dilate the cervix with 
tents. Pregnancy has cured a few cases. Atropia and Iodo- 
form suppositories. Electricity. Avoid coitus. To relieve 
menstrual pain, use injections of hot water. Alkaline waters. 
Voyages. 

Menstruation, Painful (D;/s7ienorrhosa).—PuijS., Gels., 
Coca, Verat vir., Cimic, Caul., Atropia, Ergot, Chlor- 
al., Viburnum, Sab., Scutel., Iron, Iodoform, Guacha- 
maca. 

Amyl nit., Aeon., Camph., Sepia, Amm. acet., Cham., Kali iod. r 
Kali brom , Nux, v., Hyos., Lili., Tarant., Graph., Zinc. val. f 
Mag carb. 

Aloes, Borax, Collin., Ham., Coff., Xanthox., Senecio, 
Guaiac, Ign., Plat., Cup., Kreos., Lye, Lach., Zinc, Stram., 
Apis m., Argent., Crocus., Cactus., Kali carb., Nat. m., 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 171 

Merc, Phos., Sabad., Silic, Thuja, Coni., Are., Bry., Coloc, 
Nuxmos., Agnus c, Mosch., Amm. c, Cann. iod., Ustilago, 
Plat. 

Adjuvants. — Large drafts of gin or warm ginger tea 
Warm sitz baths, injections of warm water against the os 
uteri. Apply alternately every three minutes, bags with warm, 
and cold water, to the lumbar region. At the same time 
sponge the lower part of the abdomen with warm and cold 
water. Warm Flaxseed poultices to the abdomen. Supposi- 
tories of Iodoform or Morphia, per vaginam. For mechani- 
cal obstruction, dilate the os with sponge or sea-tangle tents. 
Incisions of cervix. Inhalation of Chloroform or Ether. In 
desperate cases, give Morphine subcutaneously. Between 
the periods, paint daily the lower part of the spine with 
Acetic acid. Electricity. Galvanism. Large enemas of 
warm water per rectum. A supine position on a a tilted bed, 
removes in some cases the prolapsus, and gives relief. Ele- 
vate the uterus with the finger and hold it for a short time. 
Battey's operation. Ovariotomy. Avoidance of coitus. Sea 
air and warm sea baths. For scanty flow from ovarian 
atrophy, use sponge and glycerine tents, one day before the 
flow. The flow is often increased by sea-air. 

Menstruation {Irregular). — Puls., Graph., Opi., Ergot, 
Ustilago, Iod., Sepia., Calc. c, Iron. 
China, Kali carb , Phot:, Kreos. 

Aloes, Pod., Bell., Trill., Ign., Senecio, Brom., Agnus c, 
Borax. 

Adjuvants. — Opium or Morphine arrests menstruation. 
Large doses of Ergot and Iodine, have a similar, but not so 
powerful action. 

Menstruation (Scanty). — Puls., Graph., Ferr., Sepia, 
Silic, Caul., Secale, Calc c, Iod., Viburnum, Pilo- 
carpin. 

Baryta c, Dulc, Plat., Kali brom., Phos., Alumi., Amm. 
c, Caust., Cup., Arm, Agnus, c, Caladium, Plumb., Senecio, 
Aletris, Xanth. 

Adjuvants. — Out-of-door exercise, sea-air. Salt baths. 
Electricity. Massage. Hot and cold water alternately to 
lumbar region. Introduce a sponge tent into the cervix, and 



172 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 



apply glycerine two days before flow. Keep the feet warm 
and dry. In some cases marriage stimulates menstruation. 
Ferruginous waters. 

Menstruation, Excessive (Menorrhagia, Profuse Menstrua- 
tiori).— Secale, Sab., China., Trill., Ipecac, Plat., Calc. 

C, USTILAGO, FERR., BELL., PHOS., KlT. AC, SULPH., CINNA- 
MON, Bell., Viburnum. 

Ars., Crocus., Nuxv , Strych., Senecio, Silic, Amm. brom., 
Opi., Ham., Cham., Helon., Gal. ac, Kali brom., Amm. c, Aeon 
lod., Kreos., Lach., Amb., Argent. n., Bromi., Coccu., Sulph 
ac., Mur. ac, Kali iod., Thuja, Merc* iod. t Ham., Puis., 
Lach. 

Ruta, Erig., Lili., Xanthox., Canih., Hyos., Coff., Aloes, 
Cimic, Bry., Ign., Nux mos., Merc, Puis., Rhus tox., Sepia, 
Nat. m., Lye, Apis m., Arn., Carbo veg., Cocc, Cyclo., Opi., 
Plumb., Pod, Phos. ac, Coni., Coloc, Hydras., Erig., Ve- 
rat. alb., Zinc, Gels., Verat. vir. 

Adjuvants. — Rest in the recumbent posture. Cool acid 
drinks. Injections of warm water against the womb, or a 
bag with warm water to the lumbar region. Salt-water baths, 
change of climate. Sea air. Apply Hamamelis to the ova- 
ries. In some cases, surgical means, as removal of uterine 
polypi, fibroids, granulations, ulcerations, cancer, etc, Bat- 
tie's operation may be called for. Ferruginous waters. Sup- 
positories of Tannic acid, matico or Acetate of Lead. Ice to 
vagina. Cold water enemata. Plugging the vagina with 
alum. Plugging os uteri with sponge, or a lump of alum. 
Galvanism. 

Menstruation (Delayed). — Puls., Graph., Sulph., Gels., 
Ferr., Nat m., Cod-liver-oil, Viburnum. 

Secale., Sab., Caul., Dell., Macro., Coni., Ars., China, JVux v., 
Iod., Senecio. 

Helon., Aeon., Opi-, Cocc, Sabad., Apis m., Plumb., Lach., 
Silic, Collon., Xanthox., Agnus c, Caladium, Sepi? 

Adjuvants. — Injections of large quantities of warm water 
against the uterus. "Warm salt-water sitz baths. In some 
cases, the passing of a uterine sound, or a sponge tent into the 
uterus, a few hours before the flow, hastens it. Friction of 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 1 TB 

the mammae and spine. Massage. Galvanism. Electricity. 
Ferruginous waters. Change of climate. Sea air. Good nour- 
ishing food. 

Menstruation (Suppressed). — Acon., Bell., Gels., Puls-, 
Secale, Sabl, Ars., Calc c, Senecio., Viburnum, Pilo- 
carpin. 

Plat., Sepia., Sulph., Silic, Graph., Opi., Ustilago., Apis m. y 
Senecio, Helon., Iod-, Phos., Merc, Cann. iod 

Kreos., Coni , Lye, Kali c, Ign., Aves, Cup., Lilium, 
Verat. alb., Zinc, Coff., Caul., Aurum, Dulc , Cocc, Bry., 
Caust. 

Adjuvants. — Injections of large quantities of warm water 
against the uterus. Warm salt-water sitz baths. Electricity 
promises much in uterine and ovarian atony. Friction along 
the spine. Massage. Galvanism. Nourishing diet, fresh 
air. Keep the feet warm and dry. The introduction of a 
uterine sound or a sponge tent, may do good. If from me- 
chanical cause, as atresia of the cervix, it should be dilated 
with sponge tents, or Atlee's dilator. In some cases hystero- 
tome is required. If the hymen is imperforate, divide it. 
Apply leeches, or scarify the os with a spear scarificator. 
Mineral waters. Cod-liver-oil, etc 

Menstruation, Vicarious (A monthly Flow ofSloodfrom some 
other Part than the Uterus). — Puls., Calc. c, Ferr., Ustil., 
Secale, Sepia, Plat., Ipecac, Bell. 

Apis m., Asafcet., Agnus c, Senecin. 

Trill., Sang., Ham., Nat. m., Kali c, Alumi., Caul., 
Cimic, Thuja. 

Adjuvants. — Improve the patients strength, and stimulate 
the ovaries and uterus with Electricity. Galvanism. 
Massage. Salt baths. Sea air. In some cases, coitus does 
much good. Mineral waters. Nourishing animal diet 

Menstruation, Cessation of (Climacteric Period, Menopause. 
Critical Age, Change of Life.) — Lach., Puls., Iron, Amyl. 
nit., Salicylic, ac, Acon., Cimic, Pilocarpin, Nux v., 
Secale, Ergot, Sab., Gels., Trill., Apis m., Strych., 
Atropia, Tarant., China, Glon 

Ustilago, Amm. c, Bry., Apoc, Coni., Mangan., Croc , 



174: COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Erechth., Carbo veg., Coloc, Verat. alb., Mosch., Caul., 
Senecin, Apoc. c, Lye, Opi., Stann. 

Adjuvants. — Change of air or climate. Avoid damp at- 
mosphere. Wear heavy flannel to prevent taking cold. 
Warm baths of great value . Avoid excitement. Some cases 
will be benefited hy abstinence from tea and coffee. Cool 
aciduated drinks are very grateful. Avoid stimulating food, 
and drinks. Seek cheerful societ} r . Remedy uterine displace- 
ments, by the horizontal position and elevated hips. Some 
cases will be benefited by the perineal pad, or a pessary 
Mineral waters. — See Hysteria, Neurasthenia, Dyspepsia 
Epilepsy, Apoplexy. 

■ Mental Weakness.— See Loss of Memory 

Mesentary, Disease of. — See Tabes Mesenterica. 

Metritis (Inflammation of the Womb). — Acon., Bell., 
Atropia , Bry., Ars., Merc, Canth., Secale, Merc, iod-, 
Gels., Verat. v., Kali iod., Kali bich., Ergotine, 
Tart. em. 

Lack., Puis., Rhus tox., Tod., Sepia, Sab., Apis m., Verat 
alb., Iron, Tereb., Nit. ac, Carbol. ac, Cimic, Thvja, Hyos., 
Kreos., Coloc, Kali brom. 

Arn., Cham., Nux v., Calc c, Caul., Coni., Croc, Phos., 
Ign., Opi., Graph., Aloes., Alumi., Pod., Hydras., Helonias, 
Phyt., Senecin., Trill., Canth., Aur m., Mez., Lili , Zinc, 
Ustilago, Tanacet. 

Adjuvants. — In acute cases, apply hot fomentations, a large 
linseed poultice, or wet hops to the entire abdomen. In- 
jections of warm water, using a gallon at a time against the 
womb. Rest in the recumbent posture. Plain, non-stimula- 
ting food. Chr nic cases: Where the endo-metrum is in- 
flamed, insert cotton tents well charged with pure Car- 
bolic acid into the uterus, and let them remain about eight 
hours, then apply glycerine on cotton tampons daily. In- 
ject warm water against the uterus. In some cases Iodine, 
Iodoform, or Muriate of Hydrastin applied to the inflamed 
parts does well. Slippery elm bougies. Suppositories made 
of cocoa-butter and impregnated with Iodoform, Iodine, 
Hydrastin or Tannin, etc. Nitrate of Silver has proved 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 175 

"beneficial. Nitric and Chromic acids diluted one half with 
Glycerine are excellent local applications. Moderate exercise. 
See Uterine Ulceration 

Metrorrhagia. — See Uterine Hemorrhage. 

Migraine. — See Nervous Headache. 

Milk ('rusts. — See Crusta Lnctea. 

Miscarriage, Abortion {Premature loss of the Embryo or 
Fcetu*). — Puls., Macro., Caul., Bell., Secale, Morphia, 
Sabina., Ustilago, Acon., Gels., Trill., Ipecac, Viburnum. 

Apis m.. Arn., Ham., Plat., Ars., Gale c, Helonias, Merc . 
Tart. em.,Nux v., China Qninia, Argent., Iron, Verat i>., Nit. ac. 

Coni., Canth., Tereb., Phos., Cham., Tarant., Sepia, Aloes, 
Bry , Cina., Cocc, Croc. Hyos., Lye, Nux mos.. Rhus tox., 
Stram., Verat. alb., Viburnum., Camph., Ign., Kali c,' Silic, 
Sulph., Zinc 

Adjuvants* — Rest on a mattress in a cool room. Cold sitz 
"baths. Acid drinks. Perfect quiet of both body and mind. 
If the hemorrhage is profuse, elevate the hips. See that the 
uterus is in situ ; and if abortion cannot be avoided, empty 
the uterus by dilatation of the os uteri, with the fingers; no 
instrument can compare with the fingers; the blunt hook may 
be useful in some cases. In some cases, tamponing the 
vagina for six or ten hours dilates the uterus so that the con- 
tents can readily be removed with the hand. Some prefer to 
use sponge tents to dilate the os. It often happens that the 
Embryo or Foetus is expelled and the secundines remain, the 
uterine efforts cease, and the placenta is retained for an 
indefinite period, accompanied by copious hemorrhage and 
septicaemia, with all its dangerous consequences. In such 
a case, place the patient under the influence of an anaesthetic, 
then with one hand on the Hypogastrium the Uterus can be 
pushed down into the pelvic cavity, then gentle manipulation 
with the other hand, will soon remove the entire mass. The 
uterus should then be carefully washed out with warm 
water charged with Carbolic or Boracicacid. The Irritative 
fever, headache, backache, and fetid discharges will cease, 
and immediate improvement of health will follow. If the 
secundines remain, slow septic poisoning and death will be 
the result. 



176 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 

Morning Sickness.— Puls., Nux v v Pepo, Lact. ac. 

Ipecac, Kreos,, Merc, s., Cimi^., Oxalate of Cerium, Argent^ 
Chloral. Tiyd., Sulp7i., Ars., Nit. ac. 

Sepia, Lilium, Iris., Ant. crud., Verat. alb., Kali brom., 
Kali amm., Kali camph., Cup., Iron, Carbol. ac, Gels., Pe_ 
trol., Sabad , Sabi , Bismuth, Calabar bean, Caffeine, Inglu- 
vin, Zinc, Valerian. 

Adjuvant*. — Lacto-peptine with all food, or alone. Kou- 
miss. Milk and soda-water aa. Beef -tea. Suck small pieces, 
of ice. Ether or Chloroform spray against the Epigastrium- 
Several coats of Collodion painted over the Epigastrium has- 
proved of service. In most cases the treatment should con- 
sist of mechanical support to the uterus, in the form of 
pessaries, or by pledgets of cotton. The cotton should be 
changed daily. An excellent expedient is to slightly dilate 
the cervix with the finger. Veal, chicken or mutton broth- 
White fish. Weak, iced brandy and water. Hungarian or 
California wines. Strong coffee before rising in the morning. 
Lemon -juice. Sinapisms to Epigastrium. Bromide of 
Potassium (grs xx to xl), injected into the rectum. Nutri- 
ent enemata. Dry cupping over stomach. Ice bag to the 
spine. Tight belt around the body. A few drops of Chloro- 
form on sugar. Wet compress over stomach. Recumbent 
posture with the head lower than the body. 

Mortification.— See Gangrene. 

Mouth (Inflammation and Ulceration of — Stomatitis). -Merc.,. 
Kali chlo., Borax, MuR. ac, Nit. ac, Hydrastis, Ars , 
Kali iod , Argent, nit. 

Sulph. ac„ Phyt., Sidph., Bry. 

Aeon., Bell,, Nux v., Nat. m., Arum tri., Ham., Iris, Staph- 

Adjuvants. — Dissolve small crystals of Borax or Chlorate 
of Potash, in the mouth. Sulphuric acid spray. Gargle of 
Tannic acid, Hydrastin, Borax or Kali chlo. Glycerole of 
Hydrastin and Eucalyptus aa. Sulphite of Soda. Sulphite 
of Copper. Alum. Salicylic acid. Hydrochloric acid ap- 
plied with a camel's hair pencil. Permanganate of Potash 
Sulphate of Zinc grs. xv to §j three times daily. Glycerine 
Diet of milk and Soda water ai. A nutritious diet with veg- 
etable acids, as found in oranges, lemons, apples, grapes, etc 
Koumiss, Alkaline waters. Oleate of Mercury. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 177 

Muinps. Parotitis (-.4 Specific Contagious Inflammation of 
the Parotid Glands). — Bell., Atropia, Merc, Pilocarpin,. 
Acon. 

Hepar s., Baryta c, Pals. 

Bap,, Rhus tox 

Adjuvants. — Isolation of the patient. Oleate of Mercury 
externally. Linseed poultice. Semi-liquid food. Cold acid- 
ulated drinks. 

Myelitis (Inflammation of the Spinal Marrow). — Acon. 
Gels., Ars , Verat. Vir, Bry., Phos., Secale, Nux v., 
Physostigma, Rhus tox., Atropia, Bell., Hyperl, Kali 
iod., Ergot, Sulph. 

Coni., Verat. vir., Lach., Iod., Am., Tarant. 
Pic. ac, Silic, Angustura, Rut.a., Hepar s , Caust., Calc. c, 
Cocc, Hyos., Phyt., Nit. ac-, Thuja, Plumb., Fluor, ac, Amm. 
Zinc 

Adjuvants. — Keep the patient dry and clean. Empty blad- 
der by catheter. Bed-sore to be prevented by Amadou plas- 
ter, water-bed, etc. Chloroform or Ether spray along the 
spine. Ice-bag to the spine, or water on cloths covered with 
oiled silk. Hot and cold douche. Electricity. Mustard plas- 
ters. Belladonna plaster or ointment. To allay excessive 
pain at every change of the weather, use Bromide of Potash' 
Chloral, Salicylic acid, and in some cases Morphine. 

Museae, Yolitantes (Fancied small Bodies fl ating before the 
Eyes). — Bell., Hyos., Calc c, Silic, Merc, Kali iod., 
Ferr., Phos., sulph. 

Ly.c, Hepar., Am., Lack., Puis. " 

Gels., Apis m., Iod., Hyos., Nux v. 

Adjuvants. — Neutral tint glasses. Rest. Electricity. 
Tonics. Mineral waters. 

Myopia (Mar Sightedness). — Calabar bean, Calc c, 
Phos., Kali iod. 

Adjuvants. — A weak solu'ion of Atropia dropped into the 
eye, to rest the ciliary muscles. Suitable concave glasses, 
is the principal remedy. 

Myalgia (Muscular Pain). — Arn., Gels., Atropia, Bell.;. 
Cimic, Verat.vir., Acon., Rut a gray., Rhus tox., Chloral.. 



178 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Amm mur , L/'tJi. carb , Kali, c, Coni.,Merc. c, Dig , Ledum., 
Merc, Ham., Zinc. 

Rhodo., Kali, phos., Opi., Iod., Apocyn., Amm. phos., 
Benz. ac, Cocc, China, Dulc, Guaiac, Lye, Lach., Mangan, 
Nux v., Puis., Sabi. 

Adjuvants. — Hot applications. Chloroform liniment. 
Turkish baths. Electricity. Counter irritation. Packing 
with water. Belladonna. Arnica, Rhus tox. or Bryonia 
plasters. Ether spray. Shampooing. Massage. Rest the 
affected muscle by bandage or adhesive straps. Cod-liver-oil, 
Animal food, milk or cream, raw eggs, wine. Aconitine or 
Veratrine ointment. 

Naeyus. — See Moles. 

Nails (Diseases of). — Panaritium Onyx Onychogeyphosis — 
Inflammation. — Silic, Graph., Hepar s., Calc. c, Merc, 
Fluoric ac, Nat. sulph., Sulph., Argent, nit., Merc 
iod., Kali iod. 

Lye., Lithium, Rhus tox., Ars., Petrol. 

Aeon., Bry., Lach., Caust., Sepia., Nit. ac, Alumina, Arn. 
Phos., Anthracin, Mez. 

Adjuvants. — Poultices, hot water baths, cold water band- 
ages. Iodoform in powder or ointment. Calendula locally. 
Chloral in water relieves the pain and acts as an antiseptic. 
Before surgical ODeration use Ether spray or ice. 




This silver spring, made by , is applied in a moment 

and cures the ingrowing nail in a very short time. 



Ingrowing Nails. — Soften them in warm water; pair and 
scrape them well, but do not cut the part which tends to grow 
in; this diverts their growth from the sides. Daily applica- 
tions of Ferr. Perchlor under the irritable nails, will relieva 
and cure most cases. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 179 

Nausea and Vomiting" (Emesis Spewing). — Verat, alb., 
Ant. c, ISTux v., Puls., Cocc. ind., Phos., Iris, Pepo. 

Lobel., Kreos., Tart, em., Atropia, Merc, Aeon., Morphia, Ver- 
at, vir., Sang., Chloral, Ether, Bromides,Bismuth, Lack., Ergot , 
Pod. 

Tabac., Petrol., Hyos., Plumb.. Ferr.. Cup., Colch., Opi., 
Carb. ac, Carbo v., Oxalate of Cerium, Hyd. ac., Euphorb., 
China, Sumbul. 

Adjuvants. — Apply sinapisms or a cold compress to the epi- 
gastrium; or blotting paper soaked in brandy or rum to the 
pit of the stomach. Eat small pieces of ice. Milk and Lime- 
water. If from indigestion, drink effervescing Soda powders, 
Iced brandy. Pepsine, Chloroform or Ether spray over stom- 
ach and on lint: Simple nourishment in small quantities at a 
time, milk and water, gruel, arrow root, beef tea, veal, chick- 
en or mutton broth, white fish. Light wines; Nutrient ene- 
mata. Seidlitz powder; Tartaric or Citric acid. Charcoal buis- 
cuits. Coffee; Alkaline waters. Injections of xxxgr. of Brom- 
ide of potash. See Morning sickness, Sea-sickness, Haemat- 
emesis, Gastritis. 

Neck, Stiffness of (Torticol'is, Wry Neck).— Acon., Bry., 
Khtjs tox., Bell., Sulph. 

Nux. v., Merc, Salicyl. ac, Quaiac, Gimic. 

Arn.. Apocyn and., Ham., Dulc, Calc. c, Cham., Caul., 
Kaliiod., Kali c, Phyt, Thuja. 

Adjuvrtnts.— Rest; Fomentations or hot bathing; Turkish 
bath; Aconite and Chloroform liniment; Sinapisms mixed 
with the white of an egg to prevent blistering. Dry heat 
with a flat iron; Wet compress. Electricity. Galvanism. Mas- 
sage. Perma lent form. — Subcutaneous division of sternal or 
clavicular attachment of the muscle; Apparatus to produce 
and maintain extension. Division of cicatrix, if present; Ex- 
cision of a portion of the external branch of the spinal acces- 
sory nerve. 

Necrosis.— See Bone. 

Nephritis.— See Kidneys. 

Nervous Debility.— See Debility. 



180 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASED 

Nervousness. — Coff., Cham., Gels., Zinc v.,Puls., Ign., 
Kali brom., Scutll, Ambka., Strych., Asafcet. 

Pulls., Clinic, Aeon., Nux v., Nux mos., Ryos , Phos. a". 

Bell., Cocc, Sepia, Tarant., Phos. 

Adjuvants. — Out-of-door exercise. Foster sleep. Rest from 
business. Wine. Brandy. Voyages. Salt-water "baths. See 
Neurasthenia, Brainfag. 

Nettle Rash (Hives, Urticaria). — Chloral, Puls., AcoN. r 
Apis m., Rhus tox., Urtig tjr., Pilocarpi^, Calc. a, 

Nux v., Ustilago, Ars., Sulpii. 

Ant. c, Cup., Bry., Pule, Atropia, H<par s.. Lye, Sepia, 
Kali brom., Santonine, Merc, Graph., Cundurango, Opi., Sabi, 
Verat. v., Quinia, Nit. ac., Salicilate of soda. 

Kreos. , Caust. , Ign. , Pod. , Colch. , Psorin, Kali carb. , Carbo 
veg. , China, Cocc. , Nat. s. , Rob., Bismuth. 

Adjuvants. — Simple diet. Avoid fat food and stimulants; 
Pepsine. Warm or tepid baths. Salt-water baths. Sponge the 
body with vinegar and water- Glycerine and rose-water Tut: 
Rub the skin with bacon or slices of lemon: Lead lotion, or a 
dilute wash of Nitric Acid. Benzoin painted on the skin: 
Chloroform allays the itching. Cold cream. Exercise. Lime- 
water, or Bi-carbonate of Soda in doses v gr. , to x or Alka- 
line Waters, arrests the acidity of the stomach. Alcohol lotion 
gives great relief: Alcohol and Glycerine aa. Alkaline baths 
with an addition of a handful of starch boiled in a little water: 
Starch, gelatin or bran baths. Carbolic Acid one to four 
drachms to a pint of water gives great relief, or, it may be 
prepared with Glycerine and Alcohol. Thymal one grain to 
the ounce of water is excellent. Chloral, gr. x, has proved 
of service. Borax or Benzoic Acid, ten grains to the ounce of 
water allays the itching. Bromide of Potash six drachms to 
the pint of water. Sulphuret of Potash baths. 

Neuralgia (Pain of the nerves). — Aconitia, Ars., Atropia, 
Bell. , China, Quinia, Kalmia, Gels. , Merc. , Iris, Merc , 
Amyl nit., Iron, Coloc, Avena , Chloral , Planta go , Kali 
iod., Croton, Chloral. 

Argent n., Mez., Verat. v., Spig., Verat. alb., Phos., Coc. c, 
Tarant., Strych., Nit. ac., Kali iod., Opi., Morphia, Zinc, 
Glon., Hepar s. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 181 

Ign., Bismuth, Bry., Sang., Puis., Nat. m.,Kali bich.,Calc.c, 
Brom., Coni., Phyt., Rhus tox., Caul., Nux v., Sab., Guaic, 
Agaric, Aur., Lach., Coff .,Stann., Naja, Caust.,Cham.,Cauth., 
Staph., Plat., Camph., Hepar s., Silic, Thuja, Arn., Secale, 
Yaler., Kali brom., Sambul, Turpentine, Eucal., Canth., 
Ustilago . 

Adjuvants. — Menth. oil (oil of peppermint) locally often re- 
lieves in a few minutes . In trigeminal neuralgia, compress 
the carotid one or two minutes. Rest. Wear flannel to keep 
the parts warm: Frequent bathing: Wet packs. Chloroform 
liniment: Chloral and Camphor aa painted over the seat of 
pain may relieve. Anaesthetics in some cases. Dry heat: Elec- 
tricity. Acupuncture. G-alvanism. Counter-irritants. Ether 
spray. Sinapisms. Blisters. Iodoform and Chloral locally. 
Aconite or Aconitia ointment applied along the nerve has 
often proved beneficial: Chloral §v to a pint of water with a 
little glycerine, applied on lint and covered with oiled silk: 
Warm medicated douches. Dry cupping. Salt baths. Turkish 
baths. Massage. Diet of fat food, as butter, cream, fat meat: 
Cod-liver oil. Division of affected nerve. Removal of tumors 
and foreign bodies: Extraction of decayed teeth. In obstinate 
cases, nerve stretching has proved of service . See Hemicrania, 
Neuralgia trigemeni, Intercostal Neuralgia, Sciatica, Angina 
pectoris, Oastralgia, Spinal irritation, Ovaralgia, Vaginismus, 
Hysteralgia and Coccyodynia. 

Nightmare (Incubus). — Nuxv., Puls.,Kali brom.,Guaiac, 
China, Lyc, Calc. c, Ars. 

Argent, n., Phos., Iris., Hydras., Pod., Merc, Nit. ac. 
Tereb., Aeon. 

Sulph., Mez., Opi., Hepar s., Coloc, Iron., Phos. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Avoid over-eating and late suppers. Use 
lacto-peptine with the meals; improve digestion: much sleep. 
See Indigestion. 

Mght Sweats {Morbid Sweating). — Pilocarpin, Atropia, 
Muscarine, Calc. c, Ars., China, Quint a, Merc, Lyc, 
Silic, Sulph., Sulph. ac, Nit. ac, Mur. ac, Morphia, 
Oxide of Zinc, Picrotoxine, Carbo an., Carbo veg., Cod- 
Liver Oil., Phos. ac 

Jaborandi, Aeon., Bell., Iron, Iod., Sambu., Rhus tox., 
Psorin, Gcdic ac, Ergot, Salicyl. ac. 



182 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Crotal. hor., Graph., Bry., Polyporus, Sepia, Staph. 
Phos., Stann., Plumb., Tannin, Fluor, ac, Verat, alb. 
Lactic ac, Petrol., Thuja. 

Adjuvants. — Warm or cold baths, well salted. Sponging the 
body with vinegar, dilute sulphuric acid, warm alcohol, 
brandy, or very hot water, at bed-time. If the sweating is 
copious, add cayenne pepper, salt, or mustard to one of the 
substances just enumerated. To stimulate the sweat glands, 
lime-water baths are excellent. A tumbler-full of skimmed 
milk or koumiss drunk on going to bad arrests many cases. 
Oils rubbed into the skin at bed-time. Ice bag to spine. A 
pailful of water placed under the bed is said to help some 
cases. Awaken the patient before the hour of sweating, and 
give him something to eat. See Hectic Fever. 

Nipples, (Sore, Cracked, Fissured). — Graph., Silic, Sulph., 
Hepars., Bell., Merc, Phyt., Iod., Argent, n., Calc. c. 

Am., Lye, Sepia., Crotontig., Ehitstox., Petrol., Sang. 

Ham., Calend., Hydras., Cham., Alum, Nux v., Caust., 
Bry., Flour, ac. 

Adjuvants. — The application of a solution of gutta percha 
in Chloroform dries and forms a protective pellicle, which 
does not dissolve when the child nurses. Balsam of Peru or 
Tolu, with or without gum arabic, oil of almonds or rose- 
water, cerate of Castor Equinus, Collodion, with or without 
glycerine as a protection. Glyceroles or lotions of Hydrastin, 
Calendula, Arnica, Tannin, Hamamelis, Graphites, Phyto- 
lacca, Rhatany, or Borax. Benzoin or Benzoic acid, forms a 
protective varnish of great value. Benzoin and Glycerine aa, 
Cerates of Graphites, Carbolic acid, Benzoin, Phytolacca, 
Rhatany, Petroleum, Hydrastin or Boracic acid, Nitrate of 
Lead ointment or glycerole. Yolk of an egg, four parts, with 
glycerine, five parts, forms an excellent protective varnish. 
In bad cases, touch slightly with Argentium Kit. Rhatany 
cerate with cocoa butter. Apply Subsulphate of Iron with a 
camel's hair brush: Dust pulverized gum arabic on the sore 
nipples. Dilute, mineral acids locally, do good in some cases. 
Mutton marrow, adhesive plaster, Lime water locally. Nipple 
shields. Leaden shields. Wash the nipple before the child 
nurses. To harden the nipple, apply daily, one month be- 
fore labor, Green tea, Port wine, Alcohol, Brandy, Tannin 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 183 

in Alcohol, Hamamelis, Arnica, Lime water, or Sulphate of 
Zinc. To lengthen the nipple, wear a silver thimble or tube, 
or a nutshell, from which the air has been exhausted, a few 
weeks before delivery. Gold beaters skin, perforated and ap- 
plied over the nipple, is a good protective. 

Nodes ( Thickening of the Periosteum or Bone, Calcareous 
concretions). — Merc, iod., Merc, Iod., Kali iod., Flour, ac, 

.Silic, Mez., Nit. ac, He par s. 

Aur. m., Kali bich., Kali c, Ruta., Staph. 

Adjuvants. — Belladonna ointment. Iodide of Potash oint- 
ment. Oleate of Mercury. Morphine in Vaseline. Stramonium 
leaves as a poultice. Strapping. Graduated compression by 
means of the rubber bandage. Subcutaneous incision of the 
periosteum to allay pain. Iodine liniment. Leeches. Hot fo- 
mentations. 

Nose (Bleeding from). — See Epistaxis. 

Nyctalopia {Inability to see by daylight). — Phos., Sulph., 
Argent. 
Adjuvants. — Protect the eyes from bright light. 

Nystagmus (Tremulous Eyeballs). — Atropia, Bell.,. 
Agari., Physostigma, Hyos., Nux v. 
Cicuta, Ign.y Gels. 
Calc. c.,Stram., Coca, Puis., Sulph 

Obesity (Excessive accumulation of Eat). — Kali brom.,. 
Kali, iod., Iod., Gulf weed, Fucus, Kali amm., Iron, 
Thuja, Ars. 

Merc, Merc, iod., Uepar s., Nit, ac. 

Puis., Graph., Phyt., Sulph. ac, Mur. acid. 

Adjuvants. — Avoid liquids, starch and sugar. Use Alkaline 
and Sulphur waters. Vinegar will reduce the fat, but at the 
expense of health. Much exercise should be taken. Twenty 
drops of the Fluid extract of Fucus vesiculosus, three times a 
day, acts well, but Gulf weed in the same quantity acts better. 
A diet of toasted crusts of bread, bran bread, meat, fish, and 
green vegetables. Turkish baths. Sleep but little, and do 
hard work. 



184 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

(Edema of the Feet {Dropsy of the Cellular Tissue). — Ars., 
Iron, China, Quinia, Pilocarpin, Dig., Sulph., Acon., 
Uran. Nit., Juniper, Kali bitart. 

PJws., Lye., Mhustox., Apis m., Mere. Tart, em., Tereb. 
Sang., Sqills. 

Aur. m., Plumb., Anmi. c, Argent., Nit, ac, Jabor., 
Lach., Puis., Iod., Helleb., Senega, Biy., Croton tig., Canth. 

Adjuvants. — Chalybeate waters. Warm or hot baths. Milk 
diet. For feeble patients, a good nourishing diet. Acupunc- 
ture and a warm moist sponge, dipped in Carbolic acid water, 
kept upon the incision. Dry, soft, moderately warm atmos- 
phere. Bandage the feet and extremities. 

(Esophagus (Spasms of). — Asafcet., Lach., Zinc, val., 
Atropia, Bell., Naja. 

Ye rat. v., Nux v., Hydrophobia, Cord., Igna. 
Hyos., Strain., Sang., Phyt.j Ipecac, Oil cajep. 

(Esophagus (Inflammation of). — Acon., Yerat v., Merc, 
Bell., Aks., Phos. 

Kalibie\, Canth., Argent n., Tartt. em.,Coee. 
Nit. ac, Rhus tox., Arn., Verat alb. 

(Esophagus (Paralysis o/).— Strych., Plumb., Kali brom., 
Atropia., Electricity. 
Ars., Rhus tox. Bell. 
Iod., Kali iod., Nux v. 

(Esophagus (Dilatation of).— Ars., Tart, em., Kali iod. 
8tram t Mur. ac., Nit.ac, Merc. 
Hepar s., Verat. alb., Iod., Caust. 

(Esophagus {Stenosis of — Narrowing of ), — Gels., Atropia, 
Lach., Naja, Crotal, Kali iod.. Kali brom. 

Bell., Verat. v., Verat. alb., Hyos., Coni. 

Bap., Cicuta, Nux v. 

Adjuvants. — For stricture use dilatation. Where deglutition 
is impossible give nutrient enemata. Anaesthetics are of tem- 
porary use. A gastric fistula may in some cases save life. 

Onanism. — See Spermatorhcea. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 185 

Onychia (Inflammation of the Nail Matrix)«-SiLic .Sulph.^ 
Fluor, ac, Hepar s., Xat. sulpil, Merc, iod., Kali iod., 
A vex a s. 

Gale, c, Graph., Am., Mere., Phos., Asafeet. 

Sepia, Iod., Anthrax., Apis m., Ars. 

Adjuvants. — Poultice with linseed meal or spongio-piline. 
Soften in warm water before paring the nail. Apply Iodofoim 
in powder or ointment. Mercurial or Zinc ointment. Lead 
nitrate dusted on the parts, or as an ointment, Cerate of Car- 
bolic acid or Borax. Ferr-Perchlor. locally. Nitrate of Silver 
does good in some cases. Carry hand in sling. Nourishing- 
food. Cod-liver oil. Removal of nail. 

Ophthalmia, — See Conjunctivitis. 

Orchitis (Inflammation of £^e Terete). -Acon., Ham., Puls. 
Merc, Bell., G-els.,Tart, em., Merc, iod., Iod., Iodoform, 
Salicyl op soda. 

Kali iod., Coni., Thuja, Phyt., Hepar s„ Argent n.,Nit. ac., 
Clemnt., Am., Gann. sat. 

Rhus tox., Ars., Kali c, Lye, Graph., Clemat., Spong., 
Calc.c, Aur., Amm. chlo., Kali chlo..Phenic ac.,Rhod., Staph. 
Verat v., Plumb., Carbo an., Phos., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Apply Hamamelis (nothing equals it). Aconite 
and Arnica or Subacetate of lead lotions act well. Alcohol 
with equal parts of water as an evaporating lotion . Hot f omen 
tations. Tobacco poultice: Iodine or Iodoform as a gbycerole 
or ointment. Oleate of Mercury or Mercurial ointment. Bella- 
donna ointment. The local use of ice relieves some "cases . 
In last stage strap the scrotum and support the testicles by a 
suspensory bandage. Apply elastic collodion. 

Otorrhea (Mum-purulent discharge from the ear). — Merc 
Hepar s., Calc c, Calc iod., Silic, Sulpil, Ars. iod., 
Eerc iod., Iod., Iodoform. 

Nit. ac., Caust., Mur. ac. Puis., Kali bich., Iodide of iron, 
Cinnabar. 

Hecla lava, Tellur., Sepia, Nux v., Cincho. 

Adjuvants. — Swab out the ear thoroughly with cotton, 
and apply Iodoform ointment made with Vaseline. Iod- 
ide, Mercury or Carbolic acid ointment. Paint walls of canal 



186 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

with a solution of Argent Nit. or Iodine. Frequent syringing 
with warm water. Injections of a solution of Carbolic acid, 
Iodine, Tannin, Alum, Sulphate of Zinc,Borax or Chlorinated 
Soda. Glycerole of Iodoform, after the ear has been thoroughly 
cleansed. Equal parts of balsam of Peru and ox gall dropped 
into the ear once a day. Fill the ear with tar water once a day 
and keep it there five minutes after having cleansed it with a 
strong solution of Soda Bicarb. Nourishing diet, with Cod- 
liver oil: Change of air: Sea-air. If the membrane and tym- 
panum are affected, use the air-bag. Boracic acid, fill the ear 
with this substance by the use of a powder blower, and let it 
remain until it needs cleansing again. Astringents are often 
valuable . See Earache. 

Otalgia.— See Earache. 

Ovaries (Dropsy of ).— Apis m., Pilocarpin, Ars., Sulph. 

Iod., Gale, c., Coloc. 

Lye, Canth., China, Pod., Lil. tig., Apocyn. c, Plumb., 
Stram., Kali brom. 

Adjuvants. — In this formidable disease the best selected 
remedies do but little good. Electrolysis has cured a few 
cases. Tapping and introduction of drainage tube so as to 
withdraw the fluid as it is secreted. The only true remedy is 
Ovariotomy. 

Ovaritis (Inflammation of the Ovaries). — Bell., Atropia, 
Acon., Apis m., Ham., Puls., Coloc, Ars., Conl, Merc. iod., 
Iod., Iodoform, Lach., Plat., Kali brom., Verat. vir., 
Cimic, Kali iod., Calc. iod. 

Bry., Am., Canth.. Secale, Ferr., Ustilago, Hepar s., Rhus 
to.v.. Gels.. Zinc, Thujx, Sabi, Sepia,, Phyt,, Nux v., Lil. tig., 
Graph., Tart. em. 

Nit. ac, Naja. Caul , Rhod,, Aurum, Guaiac, Ign., Phos. 
Clemat., Pod., Ant. crud. 

Adjuvants. — Hot fomentations. Warm hip baths. Dry heat 
over ovary. Enemas of warm water. Hamamelis locally very 
valuable. Belladonna. Iodine or Mercurial ointment. Bella- 
donna plaster. Aconite and Chloroform liniment. Warm 
clothing, flannel drawers. Animal food, milk, raw eggs. Pro- 
hibit sexual intercourse. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES, 187 

Ovaralgia ( OvarianNeur. '^Y<).-Atropta,Bell, Cimic ,Zinc 

VAL. , PULS. , QUINIA, HAMAMEL. , VER AT. V. , ACON, , GELS. , LACH . 

Naja, Amm. mur., Ign., Plat., Caul., Kali brom., Coni., 
Secale, Lil. tig, Apis, Phos., Thuja, Merc, Silic, Verat. alb. 

China, Ustilago, Viburnum, Graph., Kalmia. 

Adjuvants. — Improve nutrition. Diet of meat, eggs, milk, 
oysters, and vegetables of all kinds. Wine. Malt liquors. Pep- 
sin. Wear thick la}^ers of flannel or cotton over the hypogas- 
tric region. Keep the feet warm and dry. Warm, dry heat 
over the seat of pain. Warm water injections into vagina. 
Enemas of warm water. Aconite and Chloroform liniment. 
Belladonna and Mercurial ointment. Veratria dissolved in 
glycerine. Electricity. Last resort, Battey's operation. 

Ovaries {Hypertrophy of)* — Iod., Iodoform, Kali brom., 
Kali iod,, Ergot, Ustilago, Iron, Merc. 

Baryta iod., Plumb, iod., Puis., China, Caul , Ars., Apism., 
Bell., Sepia, Spong., Sulph., Thuja. 

Senecio, Phos., Helonias, Plat., Phyt., Lye, Coni., Zinc. 

Adjutants. — Use an animal diet, no starchy food, sugar nor 
fluids. Apply a thick paste of common clay, about one inch 
thick, for a long time, change bis die, or in case of fever, 
every three hours. 

Ovaries {Atrophy or Wasting away of). — Iod., Coni., Iron, 
Kali brom., Lach., Ergot, Puls., Cod-liver-oil, Calc.phos. 

China, Caul., Mac, Baryta iod., Ustilago, Plumb., Hypo- 
phosphites. 

Helonias, Phos., Senecio, Amm. iod., Plat. 

Adjuvants. — Electricity. Irritation of uterus at the ap- 
proach of the menstrual period, by the insertion of slippery 
elm tents. Sexual intercourse. Nutritious diet, Salt water 
baths. Sea air. Exercise. Ferruginous waters. — See Amen- 
orrhea, Climacteric, 'Scanty Menstruation. 

Ozsena (Fceted Ulceration of the Nose). — Kali iod., He- 
par s., Merc. iod., Nit. ao, Argent, nit., Merc. cCalc.iod., 
Iod., Phos., Sulph., Silic. , Cod-liver-oil. 

Aur. mur., Calc. carb., Asafozt., Ant. crud., Nat. m. t Puis., 
Sepia., Sulph. ac, Kali bich., Kali permang., Carbolic ac, 
Hydras., Ars., Sang., Kreos., Fluoric ac, dander inc. 



188 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Pliyt., Carbo. an., Zinc, Elaps., Staph., Lye, Graph., Nat. c., 
Psorin., Cup., Petrol. 

Adjuvants.— Syringe the nostrils twice daily with a solu- 
tion of Salt, Soda, Borax, or Carbolic ac., and insert a glycer- 
ole of Iodoform or Iodoform ointment, Hydrastin, Carbolic 
acid, or Mercurial ointment. Spray of Carbolic acid, Iodine, 
Kali permang., or Chlorate of Potash. Nitrate of Mercury or 
Iodide of Lead ointment. Snuffs of Sanguinarin, Bismuth, 
Iodoform, Calomel with sugar, or Chlorate of Potash. Sea 
air. Nourishing food. Warm clothing. Mineral waters. 
— See Nasal Catarrh. 

Palpitation.— See Heart. 

Panaritium,— See Nails 

Pancreatitis. {Inflammation of the Pancreas). — Iris, merc., 
Ether, Kali iod., Ars., China, Quinia, Nat. m. 

Bell., Hepar s., JJran. hit , Tod , Trm, Sulph., Phos. 

Calc c, Helon., Dig., Eupeto., Hell., Pod., Eucal., Ostrya. 

Paralysis Sclerosis {Atrophy and loss of motion.) — Acon-, 
Steych., Nux v., Ars., Rhus tox., Phos., Bell., Hyos., 
Zinc, Arni.. Coni., Ergot, Gels., Kali iod., Physostigma, 
Kalibrom., Tarant, Sulph, Cod-liver oil. 

Canst. , Ign., Cacc, Plumb., Argent n, Curure, Merc, Mez., 
Olonoine., Salicylic ac, Silic , Arnica, Styrone, Gnachamma. 
Cann iod., China, Kali chlo., Alumi., Lac\, Coloc, Bry. 

Nat sulph., Oxalic ac, Picric ac, Plati., Verat alb., 
Verat vir., Cup., Calc. phos., Graph, Zinc 

Ajuvants. — Electricity, Galvanism, Massage. Stimulating 
baths and embrocations. Place the limb in a receiver and 
exhaust the air, that capillary circulation may be excited 
Apply horse-shoe magnets from one to three days at a time. 
Sea-bathing. Cold douche to the spine. Spinal ice bags. 
Liniments of Turpentine, Cantharides, Ammonia, etc. 
Friction with the flesh-brush. Animal food, wine, beer, 
milk, koumiss, Cod-liver oil. 

Parotitis. — See Mumps. 

Parturition.— See Labor. 

Pemphigus {Bullae orWaterBlebs on the Skin). — Ars., Merc, 
Kali iod., Rhus tox., Canth., Lach. 

Phos., Nit. ac, Apis m., Sulph., Bry., Q rinia. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 189 

Hepar s., Thuja., Bell., Amm. m., Gumrni Gtt , Sepia, 
Chiua, Calc.. c., Kreos., Ruinex, Lye., Grindelia. 

Adjuvants. — Diet of meat, eggs, milk, cream, wine, ale, and 
Cod-liver oil. Starch or gelatine baths. Hebra keeps the pa- 
tient in a continued water bath, for months at a time. Evac- 
uate the blebs by puncturing them as soon as formed, but do 
not remove the cuticle. Dust the part with Oxide of Zinc 
and starch aa, or Salicylated starch. Citrine ointment. Sul- 
phurous waters. 

Pericarditis {Inflammation of the Pericardium). — Acon. 
Bry., Spigel., Akn., Ars., Verat. v., Sulph., Pilocarpin, 
Merc, Kalt. iod. 

Apis m., Silic, Phos., Kali nit., Tart, em., Dig., Iod., Lack., 
Cac. 

Phyt, Puis., Rumex., Mez., Kali bich., Guaiac., Gels., 
Colch., Kalniia, Opi. 

Adjuvants. — Large hot linseed meal or bran poultices often 
repeated. Hot fomentations. Sinapisms. Blisters useful 
in first stage. Quiet. Temperature of room, 68° F. Alka- 
line waters freely. Light diet of gruel, milk, arrowroot, mut- 
ton broth, soups. When there is much effusion, tapping with 
aspirator will cure some cases. Vapor baths. 

Periostitis {Inflammation of the Periosteum). — Merc, Kali 
iod., Silic, Mez., Bell., Nit. ac, Atropia. 

Iod., Aur mur., Guavi.c. Amm. iod, Aeon., Fluor ac,. 

Phyt., Kali bich., Staph., Ruta. 

Adjucan's. — Rest, Hot fomentations. Blisters. Iodine, 
Iodoform, Atropia, or Aconitine ointment. Belladonna or 
Mercurial ointment. Belladonna plaster. Subcutaneous 
incisions of the Periosteum, gives great relief to the intoler- 
able nightly bone pains. 

Peritonitis {Inflammation of the Perosteum): — Acon 
Bry., Merc, Ars., Bell. 

Turpentine, Canth., Verat alb., Coloc, Bhustox., Apis m., 
Am., Lath., Morphine, Sulph. 

Nux v., Opi., Lye, Carbo v., Nitrum, Thuja. Plumb., 
Iod. , Calc. c. 

Adjuvants. — Hot fomentations. Large,hot linseed poultices: 
Ice sucked or swallowed to allay vomiting. Turpentine 
stupes. Enemata of large quantities of hot water. Low diet 



190 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 

of milk, water, tea, cocoa, arrowroot, barley water: Lime 
water and milk, beef -tea, essence of beef : Perfect quiet : Air 
of room 68 to 70 deg. Fahr. Sea air. Iodine in cod-liver oil, 
and as an ointment. 

Petechia. — See Purpura Hemorrhagica 

Pharyngitis (Inflammation oj Ph try nx, Catarrh). — Atro 
pia, Bell., Merc, Merc. Iod., Merc cyan., Kali bich., 
Lach., Pilocarpin, Argent, nit., Hepar s., Kali iod., Iod., 
Sang,, Phyt., Aconi. 

Apis m., Ars., Arum., Gaust., Mt. ac, Rhus tox. Caps., 
Kali chlo. 

Calc. iod.. Sulph., Cubebs, Bry., Bap., Alum, Amm. c, 
Brom., Cimic. Gels., Lye, Nux v., Petrol, Canth., Hyos., 
Opi., Stram., Mur. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Gargle with Capsicum : Lactic acid. Chlorate 
of potash: Chloral hydrate, Borax, Alcohol, Bicarbonate of 
Soda : Hydrastis, Carbolic acid, or water, and Alcohol aa. : 
Glyceroles of Tannin. Sulphate of Zinc. Hydrastin Borax, 
and Cubebs. Insufflation of Iodoform, Sanguinaria, Tannin 
or Mercurius cor. 2nd dec. Dissolve slowly in the mouth 
small pieces of Borax or Chlorate of potash. Spray of Car- 
bolized Iodine, or tar-water : In acute cases wet compress to 
the throat. Cultivate the beard: Application of Mtrate of Sil- 
ver. Vapor of lime-water ; Frequent inflation of the Eustach- 
ian tubes and middle ear : Sea air. Nourishing animal diet, 
and a dry, elevated atmosphere. 

Phymosis (Undue constriction and inflammation of the 
prepuce). — Acon., Merc, Bell., Cannabis sat.. Kit. ac 

Thuja, Sulph., Hepar ., Ham., Calend., Am. 

Bry., Rhus tox., Canth., Apis in. 

Adjuvants. — Glyceroles or ointments of Iodoform, Hama- 
melis, Calendula, Mercury, Oxide of Zinc, Carbolic acid, Bis- 
muth, Calomel, Opium or Belladonna. Fomentations and 
poultices. Stretching with bougies. Circumcision in most 
cases. 

Phlebitis, Varicosis (Inflammation of the Veins). — Acon., 
Ham., Puls., Lach., Sulph., Millef., Apis m.. Ergot, 
Fluor, ac, Arnica. 

Collin., Sepia, Hepar s., Graph., Phos., Crocus., Mt. ac, 
Silic, Ustilago 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 191 

Tlilaspi., Carbo. veg., Hyper., Nux v., Bell., Ars., Bry., 
Rhustox., Cal. c., Kalicarb.,Coni.,Mur.ac., Staph., Amm. c, 
Bismuth. 

Adjuvants. — The best local application is Hamamelis. 
Acute cases are greatly relieved by warm cataplasms, or sin- 
apisms and cold or hot douches, Flying blisters. Ergotine 
injected along the vein has cured some cases. Beneficial 
results sometimes follow the application of Perchloride of 
Iron (diluted one-third) on lint over the vein; the application 
should be covered with oiled silk and a bandage. Some use 
Eschoratic paste to destroy the vein. When on the limb use 
an elastic stocking or elastic bandage. Constrict the vein in 
two places by passing needles beneath them and by figure of 
eight ligatures over them; or better still, by stretching India- 
rubber bands over them. 

Phlegmasia Alha Dolens [Milk leg).— See Phlebitis. 

Photophobia, (Hyperesthesia of retina, Intolerance of 
light). — Bell., Gels., Hyos. ; Euphras., Puls., Acon., 
Sulph., Merc, Coni. 

Verat.vir., Kalibrom., Q-lon., Rhustox., Tart, cm., Nat. m., 
Hepar s. 

Phos., Cinch., Ign., Lach., Nux v., Mac, Spig., Stram., 
Lach. ac, 

Adjuvants,— Collyrium of Morphine, Belladonna, Yer- 
atrum viride or Hamamelis. When defective refraction is 
the cause, proper glasses is the only remedy. In some cases 
the eyes should be protected by smoked or blue glasses, 

Phthisis, Pulmonalis (Pulmonary Consumption, Wast- 
ing, Tuberculosis). — Acon., Ars., Ars. iod., Atropia, Bap., 
Bell., Bry., Calc c, Calc. phos., China, Quinia, Iron, 
Hepars., Hydras, Ham., Iod.. Kali iod., Ipecac, Kali 
bich., Kali carp,., Kali chlo., Merc, Merc iod., Mur. 
ac, Lyc, Milli., Rumex., Nit. ac, Phos., Puls., Sang., 
Sill, Stann., Sulph. ac, Morphia, Terebinth, Sepia., 
Hypophosphites, Cod-Liver Oil, Grindelia. 

Benzoateof soda, Carbo. an., Borax, Chloral, Hyd., Dig., 
Bros, Hyos, Kali nit., Kad brom., Kreas., Lach., Nux v., 
Phos. ac, Rhus tox., Spong., Trill., Tart, em., Verat. alb., 
Verat.vir., Benzoin, Chlorodine, Strych., Eucalyp., Salicyl 
ac. } Argent n. 



192 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Arn,, Amm, carb,, Amm., mur„ Rhatany, Ant, crud^ 
Aummm., Carbo veg., Caust., Cann. sat., Campb., Carbol. 
ac„ Chloro., Coff , Cup., Dulc, Ether, Gels,, Graph, Ign., 
Thuja, Lobel., Opi., Senega, Sarnbucus, Strain., Apis, 
Nat. m., Sepia, Psorin, Thymal. 

Adjuvants. — Residence in an elevated climate like Color- 
ado, etc. Improvement of general nutrition. Attention to 
quantity and quality of food. Flesh and fat-producing food 
combined, as cod liver oil, alcohol, extract of malt, pepsine, 
milk, cream, raw eggs, koumiss, Asses' milk, milk and lime 
water, Rum and milk, Port wine, or Sherry, Burgundy, 
Champagne, Muscat and Hungarian wines, Scotch or bitter 
ale. Exercise in open air without fatigue. Warm clothing; 
flannel or chamois leather next the skin. Daily, tepid spong- 
ing, preferably with salt water. Turkish baths, friction with 
coarse towels or flesh brush. Change of air, especially to moun- 
tain air and scenery, is beneficial in the first stages.. To loosen 
and allay cough: Glycerine, or whi>ky and glycerine aa in 
spoonful doses, or Syrup of Tolu, or glycerine with a little 
Chloroform, or rock candy and Alcohol, Tar water or tar in 
capsules, Sulphuric acid Spray ; Rice water, toast water, gum 
water, barley water or linseed tea: Inhale the fumes of Ben- 
zoin or Rosin. Suspend a bag of Carbonate of Ammonia 
about the neck so as to inhale the fumes. Iceland moss. 
Bromide of potash in full doses. Opium or Morphine in last 
stages for temporary relief. Strapping of the affected side to 
prevent movements of chest and to give the diseased organ 
rest. Dry cupping, Iodine liniment, Croton oil, Sinapisms: 
Aconite and Belladonna liniment, Cod-liver oil. Flying blis- 
ters. To relieve ulceration and abscesses in the last stage use 
aspirator. To render Cod-liver oil palatable, adcl ten drops of 
Chloroform to 100 grammes of the oil, or ten grammes of 
Chloral hydrate to 200 grammes; either will arrest the night- 
sweats, improve the appetite and ^produce sleep. Sponging 
with hot water at bed-time. Burn one drachm of sulphur 
every two hours in the patient's room. At first the cough will 
be aggravated, but after a week's treatment, great improve- 
ment often follows. Inhalation of the spray of Iodoform 
and Turpentine bis die, often gives great relief. 

Pityriasis {Branny Tetter, Vegetable Parasitic Disease.) — 
Ars., Sulph., Kali ars., Fluor, ac, Silic, Merc, Merc, 
iod.. Kali iod 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 193 

Graph., Phos., Lye, Cod-liver oil. 
Sepia, Colch., Bry., Nit. "ac. 

Adjuvants — The application of a Parasiticide will cure 
most cases. Frequent washings with Sapo viridis and water. 
Alkaline baths, consisting of two ounces of Carbonate of 
Sodium and Potassium, or Sulphide of Potash, to twenty 
gallons of water. Good results follow the use of ointments 
and lotions, of the Hyposulphite of Sodium one drachm to 
the ounce t)f ointment or water. Oleate of Mercury or Cal- 
omel ointment. Glyceroles of Boracic acid, Carbolic or Sul- 
phuric acid. Continued tepid baths. Emolient ointments. 
An infusion of Saponarias bark may prove beneficial. Starch 
and Gelatine baths. Glycerine and lime-water. Good nour- 
ishing diet. 

Placenta, Retained — Secale. Kreas., Phenic ac, Sabi- 
na, China, Salicylic ac, Lach., Bap.', Trill., Merc, Ars. 

Phos., Caul., Plumb., Ferr., Bell., Ant. c, Merc, Mac, 
Ustilago, 

Canth., Opi., Nux v., Nit. ac , Sulph. 

Adjuvants. — Remove the retained placenta with the hand; 
no instrument can equal the hand; in some cases use the for- 
ceps. Wash out the uterine cavity with antiseptic injections, 
being careful to have the fluid escape readily. As post or- 
ganic matters frequently cause septic fever, it is the duty of 
the physician to see that they are thoroughly removed. 

Plethora {Hyperemia, Fullness of Blood). — Acon., Bell., 
Iron, Ars., Sulph., Calc 

Bry., Nux v., Merc 

Kalibrom., Kaliiod., Kali bich. 

Adjuvants. — Low diet. Avoid stimulating food and drink. 
Sleep but little, and take much exercise. Alkaline waters. 

Pleurisy {Inflammation of the Pleura). — Acon., Bry., 
Rhus tox„ Verat vir., Arn., Ant. tart., Merc, Sulph. „ 
Hepar s., Pilocarpin. Salicylic ac, Silic, Cod-liver oil. 

Iod., Kaliiod., Ars., Canth., Phos. 

China, Bell., Kali c, Nit, ac, Senega, Squilla, Sepia., 
Kreas., Lach., Helle., Sabad., Calc. c. 



194 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Adjuvants. — Apply heat in the form of poultices, or flan- 
nel wrung out of hot water, Sinapisms. Wet pack to chest. 
In acute cases immobilize the side with adhesive plaster. 
Turpentine stupes. Cupping. Withdraw about three ounces 
of blood. Acupuncture with Bunnschedtismus, Cantharis or 
Vens externally as Vesicants. When suffocation threatens, 
aspirate. Moderate diet, free from stimulants. Strap the side 
so as to prevent motion; this may be grateful to the patient- 
In the chronic form, before pus is formed, after the pleural 
cavity has been emptied with the aspirator, refill the cavity 
with a solution of Iodine, or Carbolic acid 1 to 50, and let 
it remain five minutes, then remove it. This will pro 
duce adhesive inflammation, and in many cases, perman- 
ent cure. When this fails, make a free opening between the 
4th and 5th ribs, so as to produce thorough drainage, and 
then irrigate the cavity with a weak solution of Carbolic or 
Salicylic acid daily. 

Pleurodynia (False Pleurisy, Rheumatism of the Walls of 
the Chest.) — Acon., Bry. Cimici., Ruta grav., Arn., Bell , 
Kali, iod., Ferr., Phyt., Rhodo., Thuja. 

Verat. vir., Lith. carb., Lye, Ham., Ledum, Colch., Guaiac, 
Camph., Caul., Cham., Calc. c, Benzoic ac, Mac, Apocyn., 
Ars., Ant. c, Amm. phos., Nux v., Puis., C T, ot. tig. 

Adjuvants. — Ether spray often arrests the pain at once. 
Apply Chloral and Camphor a u. Aconite, Iodine, Chloro- 
form or Belladonna liniment. Croton-oil vesication. Wet 
pack. Turkish baths. Sinapisms. Arnica, Rhus tox., or 
Belladonna plaster. Hot linseed poultices. Animal food, 
milk, light wines. Protection from cold and damp. — See 
Rheumatism. 

Plica Polonica, Tina Fayosa (Felting of the Hair with 
Fungi.)— Lyc, Vinca min., Graph., Sulph., Argent, mur., 

Baryta c, Sepia., Iod., Staph,, Ars., Nit.ac, Hepar s. 

Thuja, Nat. m., Fluoric ac. 

Adjuvants. — Wash the head thoroughly with warm water 
and sapo viridis. — See Tinea. 

Pneumonia (Inflammation of the Lungs.) — Acon., Yerat. 
vir., Bry., Rhus tox., Bell., Tart, em., Phos., Ipecac, 
Ars., Hepar s., Silic., Lyc. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 195 

Arn., Cac, Carbo veg., Cup., Kreos., Nit ac, Opi , Squills, 
Kali c, Tereb., Salicylic ac, Puis., Nux v., Stann., Senega, 
Hyos., Camph. 

Adjuvants. — Keep the temperature of the sick room about 
72° F., the air moist and the patient lightly covered. Cover 
the chest with a large linseed poultice, or apply a wet pack to 
the chest and back; change often. Sinapisms. Turpentine 
stupes. Blisters in first stage may prove beneficial. Vapor 
of Chloroform to relieve cough and dyspnoea, or Mucilaginous 
drinks, glycerine and whisky aa, syrup of tolu. Light diet of 
milk, cream, oyster soup, koumiss, beef -tea, plenty of cold 
water, alkaline water. Inhalation of Ether will abort acute 
cases. Alcoholic stimulants in last stage of desperate cases. 
Change of climate to get strength. 

Pregnancy. — See Morning Sickness. 

Presbyopia {Long-sight of the Aged, Indication of Old Age. 
— Convex glasses so worn that the patient can at pleasure 
look over them. 

Polypi — (Pear-shaped Tumor, attached by one or more slen- 
der Pedicles.)— Calc c, Thuja, Nit. ac, Sang., Iod., Silic 

Teucr., Kalibich., Phos. 

Rhustox., Merc, Sulph., Hepars. 

Adjuvants. — If in the nose, use a snuff of Iodoform, 
Sanguinaria or Tannin. Apply Nitric Acid or Iodine. In 
most cases surgical means will have to be resorted to. 

Proctitis — (Catarrhal Inflammation of the Pedum.) — 
Acon., Bell., Nux v., Merc, Aloes, Pod., Sulph. 

Caps., Ars., Iris, Terebinth. 

Hyos., Petrol., Lye, Petrol., Canth., Nit. ac 

Adjuvants. — To allay the intense itching use Balsam of 
Peru. Injections of hot water. Iodoform and Morphine 
suppositories. Injections of Hydrastis and Glycerine. Lin- 
seed poultices. Milk and a farinaceous diet. Alkaline 
waters. 

Prolapsus Ani.— See Anus. 

Prickly Heat, Miliaria Licheu.— Disorder of the Sweat 



196 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Glands, with millet-seed sized papules, or vesicles, with much 
burning and itching. — Ars., Bry., Acon., Merc, Sulph. 

Apis m. Ant. c, Ledum. 

Rhus tox., Kali nit., Iron. 

Adjuvants. — Cool apartments, rest, light clothing, plain 
food, and acidulated drinks. Absorbent dusting powders, 
consisting of Lycopodium, Oxide of Zinc and starch ay, 
apply freely and frequently. Alkaline baths, Sulphur baths 
with petroleum soap, Bran baths followed by dusting of the 
absorbing powder, or Nitrate of Bismuth. Wash the body 
with a solution of Borax or Boracic Acid. Sulphur and 
Mercurial ointment have proved of service. Oil of Pepper- 
mint in Cosmoline is excellent. 

Prosopalgia.— See Toothache. 

Prostatitis — Inflammation of the Prostate Gland. — Merc, 
Merc iod., Iod., Thuja, Kali iod., Nux v., Ergot, 
Sulph., Iron, Hepar s., Silic 

Coni., Canth., Caust., Copaiba, Zinc, Secale, Calc. c, 
Sulph. ac. 

Adjuvants. — In acute cases use hot fomentations, hot sitz- 
baths, an injection of a hot solution of Hydrastis. Poultices. 
Free use of Belladonna ointment. Iodoform suppositories per 
rectum of great value. In chronic cases, Iodine locally or 
Iodide of potash ointment. Sea-bathing and tonics. Alka- 
line waters. In case of abscess, incise through the perineum. 
The prostatic portion of the urethra will often have to be 
dilated before the case can be cured. 

Proud Flesh (Excrescences or Fungi in Wounds). — Ars., 
Lach., Apis m., Argent, nit., Silic, Sulph. 

Ant. c, Phos., Carbo veg. 

Nit. ac, Sulph. ac, Thuja. 

Adjuvants. — Apply locally, Carbolic Acid and Glycerine, 
Nitrate of Silver, Acid Nitrate of Mercury, Boracic Acid. 
Sugar dusted on the fungi often destroys them. Apply soap 
and sugar. Yeast poultices sprinkled with powdered char- 
coal. Apply powdered burnt alum. 

Prurigo.— See Itching. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 197 

Psoas Abscess— {Suppuration of the Psoas Muscle, Lumbar 
Abscess.— Ars., Calc. c, Hepar, Silic., Merc, iod., Sulph. 

Lye, Mez., Avrumm., Asafcet., God-liver oil. 

Staph., Phos. ac., Iron, Nit. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Warm linseed poultices Nutritious diet. Fer- 
ruginous waters. Sea air. Saltwater bathing. When sup- 
puration has taken place open the abscess and allow the pus 
to escape. — See Caries of Spine and Chronic Abscess. 

Psoriasis — Scaly Cutaneous .'Disease. — Ars. Merc, Iod., 
Sulph., Ars, iod., Kali iod., Nit. ac, Calc c, Sulph. iod., 
Borax, Cod-liver oil. 

Petrol., Sepia, Clematt, Fluor, ac, Graph., Carbol. ac, 
Nat. ars., Lron. 

Phos., Iris v., Mangan., Phyt., Lye, Psorin., Selen., Silic. 

Adjuvants, — Remove the scales by Saponaria or bran baths. 
Repeated washings with soft soap and water. An Alcoholic 
solution of Salicylic Acid or Cosmoline ointments. Olive 
oil inunctions. Ointment of tar. two drachms to the 
ounce of Cosmoline. Biniodide of Mercury or White Pre- 
cepitate ointment, one grain to twenty of Cosmoline. In 
obstinate cases apply a lotion of the Sulphide of Calcium. • 
Green soap, Iodide of Lead ointment, Glycerine and potash. 
Wet packs. Hebra recommends equal parts of Pix Liquida, 
Alcohol and Sapo Viridis. Oleate of Mercury. Chrysophanic 
Acid ointment is excellent. Pyrogallic Acid in Cosmoline. 
Sulphurous waters internally and warm baths are of much 
service. Alkaline waters; as Vichy or Saratoga. 

Pterygium (Varicose excrescence -on the conjunctiva.) — 
Argen., Ars , Calc c, Zinc Sulph, Zinc 
Chimaph., Selic, Kail iod. 

Nuxmos., Lach, Psorin., Rhatania., Spigel., Psorin. 
Cured with great difficulty. 
Ptyalism. — See Salivation. 

Puerperal Convulsions {Eclampsia Gravidarum et Par- 
turientium. — Spasms before, during or after labor). — Yerat. 
vir., Chloral, Bell., Gels., Ether, Morphia, Benz. ac, 
Chloro. 



198 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Hi/os., Cup., Opi, Aeon,, Ars., Kali brom., or soda. Amyl. 
nit., Olon., Kali nit., Terebinth., Apoc. can., Apis m., 
Merc. c. Kali iod., Iron, Verat. alb., Nwx v., Uran, nit. 

Ign., Lach., Strain., Camph., Hydro, ac., Coff., Cham., 
Coca, Argent., Canth., Secale, Nux. mos., Phos., Lye, 
Bufo., China, Curara, Moschus. 

Adjuvants. — If before labor, empty the womb of its con- 
tents at once, and keep the bladder free from urine. Apply 
a large sinapism along the spine. Spinal ice-bag. Let her 
inhale Anaesthetics or Amyl nitrite ; fresh air. In case of 
albuminuria in pregnancy with threatening convulsions, put 
the patient upon a milk diet. In some cases, inject a table- 
spoonful of Chloroform into the rectum and hold it there by 
means of a napkin pressed against the anus. Dry cupping. 
To prevent a spasm, make the patient look you constantly in 
the eye after the manner of mesmerists. Keep the room 
quiet and not too light. Hot bath, followed by a pack of 
three hours, is highly recommended in Germany. During 
the convulsions, insert a piece of rubber, cork or pad between 
the teeth to prevent biting the tongue. Alkaline waters. 

Puerperal Fever (Septic Fevers following Libor), — Acon., 
Verat. vir., Gels., Bell., Salicyl. ac, Phenicac.,Secale, 
Bap., Bry., Tereb., Quinia, Ars., Merc, Tart, em., Pilo- 
carpin, Iodoform. 

Apis m., Kreos., Canth., Lack., Verat. alb., Opi., Kali nit., 
Kali chlo., Kali perm., Coloc, Rhus tox., Eucal., Sulph. 

Sulph. ac, Cham., Coff., Hyos., Cimic, ISTux v., Arm, Ipe- 
cac, Benz. ac, Argent., Thymal, Bromine, Sabina, Puis., 
Calendula, Collin. 

Adjuvants.— Wash out the uterus thoroughly with anti- 
septic injections of Permanganate of Potash, Carbolic acid, 
Eucalyptal, Borax or Hamamelis. They should be carried to 
the fundus uteri by means of a long tube, the escape of the 
injected fluid being carefully provided for. Hot fomentations 
of linseed meal, hops, or cloths to the abdomen. See that the 
bladder is kept free from decomposed urine. If the bowels do 
not move give enemas of warm water with a little salt or soap; 
when this fails, and the secretion of milk is deficient, give a 
large spoonful of castor oil, as it increases the. flow of milk. 
Dry heat to the abdomen by means of hops, bran or heated 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 190 

dinner plate. For diet give beef tea, milk, oyster soup, or 
oat meal gruel. Vegetable acids. Absolute quiet . Lower the 
temperature of the patient, if it should take massive doses of 
drugs to do so. 

Puerperal Mania (Insanity following Parturition). — Acon., 
Bell., Veiiat. v., Ars., Verat alb., Stram., Gels., Canth., 
Morphia. 

Apis m., Hyos., Lack., Naja Agaric, Merc, Secale, Puis., 
Tarant, Sulph., Gimic, Kali brom., Iron, Anesthetics, Tart, em.y 
Opi. 

Croc, Cup., Phos.,Camph., Coni., Moschus, Nit. ac, Nux v., 
Lye., Plumb., Anacard., Staph., Sepia, Amm. mur., Calc. c, 
Argent,, Rhus tox., Kali carb., Cannabis ind., Quinia, Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Quiet the patient by moral rather than by phy- 
sical restraint. Keep her in bed in a quiet room. To induce 
sleep, give a warm bath from half to one hour's duration, and 
follow this with a large dose of Chloral. Divert the patient's 
mind with something that pleases her, as music, games, danc- 
ing, etc. Good, plain food. 

Purpura (Hemorrhage in the Skin),— Titos., Ars., Ergot. y 
Iron, Crotalus, Quinia. 

Tereb., Lach., Sulph. ac, Nit. ac, China, Mur. ac, Strych. y 
Mvrc, ledum. 

Bry., Rhus tox., Iod., Bell., Croc, Silic, Arm, Kali brom.,. 
Chloral, Aeon., Kali iod. 

Adjuvants. — A nourishing diet of beef tea, milk, oysters,, 
lemon juice, oranges, and malt liquors. Ablutions with as- 
tringents in solution, as Alum, Tannic Acid, and Vinegar. 
Enemata of ice water are useful where there is haemorrhage 
from the bowels. Be guarded in the prognosis. 

Pustula Maligna.— See Carbuncle. 

Pyaemia (Admixture of Pus or Sanious Fluid in the Blood. — 
Purulent Infection, Ichorrhemie Septicemia). — Ars., Carbolic 
or Phenic ac, Merc, Quinia, Hepar s., Sulph., Eucal., 
Ergot, Mur, ac, Tereb., Crota., Lach. ,Phos., Salictl ac;, 
Kali brom., Apis m., Bap., Iron, Iodoform. 

Nit ac, Tart em., Silic, Carbo v., Amm. m., China, Rhus 
tox , Gels., Brom , Kreos , Argentun., Zinc, Kali chlo., Calend- 



200 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Verat. v., Verat. alb., Boracic ac, Canth., Arn., loci., Lye., 
Ham. 

Adjuvants. — Cleanliness, with good ventilation and a nour- 
ishing, stimulating diet of beef tea, oysters, milk, koumiss, 
milk punch, beef steak, fresh fruit or vegetables, citric acid, 
lemon juice, wine, beer or brandy. Inhalation of oxygen: In 
cases where there is multiple abscess, use hot fomentations, 
linseed poultices: Cleanse the abscesses with antiseptics, such 
as Carbolic or Phenic Acid, Eucalyptal, or Boracic Acid. Iodo- 
form ointment. 

~Pyelitis(I/'flammation and suppuration ofthe pelvis andcal ices 
rf the kidneys), — Merc, Teres., Nux v., Sttlph., Lyc, He- 
par s., Acosr., Bell., Canth., Ars., Apis m., Iron, Sine. 
Uran. , Nit 

Phos., Puis., Petrol., Sepia, Sarsap.. Copaiva bal., Eucal., 
Kali iod. Kali bich.,Kali nit., Kali chlo. 

Thuja, Kreos., Arn., Phyt., Uva., ursi., Gallic ac, Aspar., 
Hydras. 

Adjuvants. — Hot hip baths: Fomentations and large poul. 
tices over the lumbar region: Sinapisms. Rest in bed. Low 
diet, principally milk, mucilaginous drinks, etc. See Neph- 
ritis, TJrmnii. 

Pyrosis, — Water-brash {Acid eructations, with much burn- 
ing in throat and stomach). — Puls., Nux v., Saliiccyl ac, 
Lyc, Bry., Silver oxide, Bismuth, Iris., Sulph., Strych. 

Calc. c, Pobinia, Phos. ac, China, Hepar s., Pod., Phos., 
Petrol. 

Natm., Caust., Cham.,Mangan., Carbol. ac, Acetic ac, Cup. 

Adjuvants. — Drink butter-mik or milk and lime water; fresh 
milk generally disagrees. Alkaline waters, or one teaspoon- 
ful of Bicarbonate of Soda to half a glass of water, gives tem- 
porary relief: Pepsine grs. x at each meal: Lime juice 
and Pepsine- Good Rhine wine at meals. See Dyspep- 
sia. 

Quinsy . — See Tonsilitis. 

Rachitis, — Rickets (Dejiciency of earthy lime material in 
the bones).— Calc c, Calc phos., Silic, Sulph., Hepar s., 
Kali iod. Merc, Fluor, ac, Iron. 






COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 201 

Phos., Phos. ac, lod., Baryta iod., Mangan. 

Lye, Mez., Aurumm., Asafoet., Symphytum, Bell., Pinus, 
sylv., Brucea antidysenterica, Nit. ac, Colch., Coloc, Staph. 

Adjuvants. — Food rich in phosphates of lime and phosphatic 
salts, as oatmeal, graham bread, cracked wheat, beaf steak, 
mutton, eggs, dog's, goat's or asses' milk. Malt or barley is espe- 
cially useful in this mal-nutrition. Cod-liver oil, internally and 
externally. Dry, bracing country air, and sunlight: Frequent 
bathing, especially in salt water, with much friction along the 
spine. Sea air. Warm flannel clothing. Sleep on a hair mat" 
tress. Keep the child off its feet as much as possible. Splints 
and other mechanical contrivances to correct deformities. 

Kanula (Cysts under the Tongue). — Calc. c, Fluor, ac, 
Merc 

Nit. ac, Thuja, Bell. 

Adjuvants. — Remove the foreign body by free incision, or a 
seaton. 

Red-gum, Strophulus {Infantile Tooth Bash), — Acon., 
Bry., Rhus tox., Merc, Cham., Calc c 

Apism., Borax, Hepar s., Mez., Sulph. 
Sumbul, ISTux v. , Lye. , Graph. 

Adjuvants. — If much inflamed, lance the gums. Tar and 
sulphur baths. 

Relapsing" Fever — See Typhoid, Typhus and Remitting Fever 

Remittent Fever (Pernicious Intermittent Congestive 
Fever). — Ars., Qclnia., Qhina., Bap., Ipecac 

Lach., Crotal., Verat. vir., Bry., Am., Phos. ac, Nit. ac. 
Mur. ac, Eucal., Rhus tox., Nat. m. 

Puis., Hyos., Pod., Iron, Stram., Carbo v. 

Compare Intermittent, Bilious, and Typhoid Fever. 

Rhagades (Chaps, Excoriations of the Skin). — Sulph., 
Merc, Graph., Hepar s., Silic, Rhatan., Aloes., Fluor. 

AC 

Hydras., Mez., Rhus tox., Bry., Petrol., Sepia., Aeon., 
Canth., Kreas., Pionia, Nit. ac. 
Ars., Carbol. ac, Calc. c, Dulc, Aurum., Cremat., Croton 



202 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

tig., Iris., Mosch., Nat., c, Psorin, Puis., Tellur., Sepia, 
Thuja, Nat. m., Plumb., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Collodion as a protective covering. If in the 
sphincter ani, use forcible dilatation. Iodoform ointment pre- 
pared with Petrolina. Bromide of Potash with five parts of 
glycerine locally. Glycerole of Hydrastin. Carbolated cos- 
moline. Benzoin and Glycerine one to four. Glycerine of 
Starch. Ointments of Oxide of Zinc, Bismuth, or Nitrate of 
Lead. 

Rheumatism, Arthritis, Acute.— (A specific Inflammation 
of the Structures of the Joints, Fibrous Tissues, Aponeurosis, 
■ the Sheaths of the Tendons, the Neurilemma, the Periosteum^ 
or the Muscles and Tendons; often accompanied with Deposits 
of Urate of Soda. Deformity of the joints, but no suppur- 
ation.) 

Acon., Salicylic ac., Bry., Rhus tox., Merc, Cham., 
Puls., Mac, Mez., Sulph., Kali iod. 

Cac, Benzoic ac, Aur. m., Ant. c, Calc c. Carbolic ac, 
Caust., Chelid., China, Coloc, Dulc, Eup. purp., Iron, Ham., 
Hyper., Ign., Kali bich., Kalmia, Kreos., Lactic ac, Ledum, 
Lith. carb., Lye, Nitrum., Ranunc, Ruta., Sangui., Sarsap., 
Silic, Tarant., Thuja, Talerin., Yerat. alb., Spig., Formica., 
Hyos., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Low diet, slops, arrow-root, beef-tea, milk and 
lime water, koumiss, buttermilk, eggs, cream, beef extract, 
white fish, sherry, soda-water. Mutton, poultry and beef, 
not to be allowed too soon; it is best to avoid animal and sac- 
charine food. A diet of milk, for about seven days to ten 
will often cure Rheumatism. Use lemon juice freely, eight 
ounces daily. Cod-liver oil internally and externally. 
Cajeput oil locally. Aconite and Chloroform liniment. Hot 
Alkaline fomentations. If the heart be irritable, apply a large 
hot, linseed-meal or clay poultice. If there be effusion into 
the pericardium, use flying blisters over cardiac region. Wrap 
the affected joints in cotton batting and cover with oiled silk. 
Wrap the patient in flannel blankets. Wet packing of the 
joints often relieves. .Vapor, hot air or blanket bath. Alka- 
line waters. Sulphur waters and baths. In bad cases rest in 
bed should be enjoined, patient not even to sit upright in bed, 
or to leave it for any purpose. Turpentine stupes. Fumi- 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 203 

gate with Sulphurous acid by filling the clothes with the hot 
fumes: this produces perspiration, sleep and relief. Turkish 
baths. Burgundy pitch plasters relieve some cases. Electric- 
ity. Massage. Strapping of the affected joints. 

Rheumatism, Chronic {Arthrodynia).— Sulph., Merc, 
Kali iod., Hepar s , Benz. ac, Nux v., Iod., Electricity.. 

Lith. carb.. Phyt., Lye, Rhus tox., Thuja, Puis., Mez. r 
Am.,. Nat. sulph., Iron, Caust., Guaiac, Silic, Calc. c, Nit. 
ac, Kali carb., Sarsap., Lithic bromide., Electric mineral, 
Cod-liver oil. 

Colch., Nat. m., Amm. phos., Lach., Graph., Bry., Bell., 
Ant. c, Aeon., Mang., Rhod., Quinia, Ledum. 

Adjuvants. — A warm, dry climate. Wear flannel, and pro- 
tect the feet well. Sea air and warm salt water baths. Alka- 
line baths. Alkaline and Sulphur waters. Warm salt water 
compresses over the affected joints, covered with oiled silk- 
Acid fruits and farinaceous food. Avoid animal food, malt 
liquors, port wine, and sugar. Belladonna and Iodine lini- 
ment. Place a piece of brown paper on the joint and iron 
with a hot iron. Faridization. Electricity. Iodine paint- 
Aconite and Chloroform liniment, Plasters of Belladonna, 
Rhus tox., Bryonia, Opium, and Arnica. Acupuncture. Put 
powpered sulphur in the shoes. Alkaline and Sulphurous 
baths. Flannel to be worn next the skin. 

Ringworm, Tinea Circinata. — {A contagious vegetable 
parasitic Disease, Affecting tlie Skin in round, slightly 
vesicular or squamous Patches). 

Ars., Sulph., Calc. c, Sepia., Kali, bich., Tellurium. 

Tart, em , Rhus tox., Iod., Merc, Merc, iod., Iron. 

Argent., Caust., Kit. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Local treatment will cure the majority of 
cases. Hypo-sulphite and sulphite of Sodium, a drachm to 
the oun^e, either as a lotion or an ointment. Wash the patch 
with soft soap and water before applying an ointment, Am- 
moniated Mercury, half a drachm to the ounce. Nitrate of 
Mercury, two drachms to the ounee. Oleate of Mercury, 15 
grs. to the oz. Corrosive Sublimate 2 to 4 grs. to the oz„ 
Carbolic acid, Thymol, Boracic acid, Iodine, or Sulphuric 
acid lotions. Goa-powder from ten to forty grs. to the ounce 



20 i COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

of Cosmoline, is of great value, but it should be used with 
caution. Chrysophanic acid, five to twenty grs. to the ounce 
of Petroline. Sulphurous vapor bath. Sulphurous baths. 
Tar ointment; this should be used twice a day. Epsom salts 
one ounce to two quarts of cider, one half to a wine glass full 
taken morning and night, will be found of great service. 

iloseola.— See Erythema, 

Rupia.— See Ulcers. 

Salivation, Plyalism (Profuse Flow of Saliva). — Pilo- 
carpin, Bell., Atropia, Kali iod., Merc, Nit. ac, Kali 
chlo., sulph. ac, mur. ac, iris., iod. 

Aeon., Hepar s., Ars., Jab., Biryt. iod., Lack. 

Ant., tart., Dulc, Hydras., Euphorb., Canth., Colch., 
Argent. Sulph., Tan. ac, Nux v., Caps., Mez., Phyt., Nat. m., 
Staph. 

Adjuvants. — Dilute alcohol as a gargle. White clover 
blossoms in decoction. Hot fomentations. Linseed poultices. 

Sarcinae ( Vomiting of vegetable Fungi). — Ars., Nux v. 

Sulph., Hepar s., Merc. 

Hyposulphates, Sulphites, Puis. 

Adjuvants. — Alkaline and Sulphurous waters. Wash out 
the stomach with a solution of Sulphite of Soda or Boracic 
acid. 

Sarcocele. — See Cancer of the Testicles. 

Scabies.— See Itch. 

Scald Head. — See Tinea Capitis. 

Scalds.— See Burns. 

Scarlatina, Scarlet Fever {An infectious Fever, charac- 
terized by scarlet Efflorescence of Skin, and mucous Membrane 
of Fauces and Tonsils. Three forms: Simplex, Anginosa, 
and Maligna. 

Scarlatina Simplex.— Acon., Bell., Rhus tox., Merc, 
Ars., Gels. 

Bry., Verat. v., Rhus rad., Arum, tri., Pilocarpin. 
Sulph., Apis m., Ailanth. 

Scarlatina Anginosa.— Acon., Bell., Merc iod., Merc, 
cyan., Rhus tox., Apis m., Nit. ac, Pilocarpin, Lach. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 205 

Bap., Phyt., Baryta iod., Arum. tri. 

Acetic ac, Mur. ac, Lac. can., Camph., Lye, Hepar s., 
Am. 

Scarlatina Maligna, — Ars., Lach., Rhus tox., Bell.. 
Acon., Nit. ac., Mur. ac, Amm. cakb., Crotal., Bap., Irox. 

Kali bich., Ailanth., Carbol. ac, Hyos., Sulph. ac, Sulph., 
Hydras, Kali chlo., Borax, Kali perm. Quinia, Salicyl. ac, 
cod., Argent, n., Silic, Zinc, Phos., Verat. v., Ipecac, Tereb. 

Stram., Opi., Verat. alb., Coff., Cup. , Hydro. ac, Carbo v., 
Phyt., Caps., Cact., Apocyn. c, Dig., Kali c, Hell.. 
Secale. 

Scarlatina, Dropsy Following, — Pilocarpus, Acon., 
Apocyx c, Ars. , Apis m., Tereb. 

Dig., Helle., Juniper berries, Iron, Mur. ac 

Bry., Rhus tox., Arn., Asclep., Helon, Nit. ac. 

Adjuvants. — For the Simple form: Confine patient to the 
bed-room and give a warm bath or two; sponge the skin with 
vinegar and water. Give daily inunctions of oil or lard, and 
a milk diet, with ripe fruit. For the Anginose form: Sponge 
with tepid water and vinegar. Wet sheet packing; hot bath 
well saturated with mustard to bring out the eruption. Where 
the temperature is very high, a cold wet pack will reduce it, 
To relieve the throat, give gtycerine in teaspoonful doses, or 
a gargle of Chlorate of Potash or Boracic Acid. A wet com- 
press about the throat does good service. A diet of milk, 
beef -tea. Extract of beef; gruel; toast. Raw eggs beaten in 
Port wine and milk. Soda water, lemonade, oranges, grapes. 
Inunctions of oil or lard daily to allay the itching; or better 
still, of bran-water. Sucking small pieces of ice relieves the 
thirst. For the Malignant form: To bring out the eruption, 
immerse the patient in a hot bath, well saturated with mus- 
tard and red-pepper, and keep him in a hot mustard pack af- 
ter the bath. Stimulants of Port wine, Brandy, and Quinine, 
are necessary from the beginning. Essence of beef, beef -tea, 
Egg-nogg, Acid drinks. G-argles of Chlorate of Potash, 
Borax or Alcohol. Inunctions of oil and lard, or Carbolated 
Cosmoline. These inunctions not only allay the itching but 
also prevent the poison from being thrown from the skin upon 
the kidneys, and so prevent dropsy, the most dangerous sequel 



206 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

of Scarlatina. Frequent disinfection or destruction of soiled 
linen, and dressing, with prompt removal of all discharges. 
At the termination of the disease, the room should be thor- 
oughly disinfected with Sulphurous Acid gas. Prophylactic 
treatment: The only prophylactic known, is a milk diet and 
isolation. Belladonna has proved useful in mild epidemics, 
where the eruption is smooth, and diphtheritic symptoms do 
not show themselves, but in malignant cases it is useless. A 
milk diet.has in my hands, proved a complete success in sixty 
one cases. The child should be put upon an exclusive milk- 
diet; should it disagree, add lime-water to the milk. Coax the 
little patient to eat bread and milk, or at least to drink a 
tumbler-full of milk three times a day. Nursing infants, 
whose mothers' milk is wholesome, are not troubled with 
scarlet fever. When a milk-diet fails, the milk is at fault, or 
it has not been taken insufficiently large quantities. .The 
lactic acid in the milk inhibits and lessens the excess of fibrine 
in the blood, thereby acting as a prophylactic. It is a patho 
logical fact, that there is always an excess of fibrine found in 
the blood of scarlatina patients. 

Scarlatina, The Sequela of {Dropsy).— Acon., Pilo- 
carpus, Apocyn. c, Ars., Tereb., Sulph. ,Uran. nit., Iron, 
Merc. 

Apis m., Dig., Bry., Canth., Helleb.^Arn.^Kali iod., China, 
Phos., Lye* 

Iod. Calc. c, Juniper, Cream of tartar, Zinc, Cod-liver oil. 

Adjuvants. — A skim milk diet. Warm baths. The more 
water taken the better, as it increases the secretions and acts 
as a restorative. Place the feet and ankles (morning and 
evening) in hot water for one hour. Citrate of Caffeine, two 
grains as a dose, every three hours. Apply a hot, wet band- 
age around the abdomen, and over the kidneys, and keep it 
on day and night. See Dropsy. 

Sciatica, Ischialgia, Coxalgia. Cruralgia, Neuralgia, 

(Acute pain in Sciatic and Crural Nerves). — Coloc., Ars., 
Acon., Fowler's solution, Phos., Quikia, Atropia, 
Tereb., Iron, Cham, c, Rhus tox., Sulph.. Electricity, 
Cod-liver-oil. 

Veratrin, Nuxv., Dry., Bell., Guaiac, Ign., Kali iod., 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 207 

Gels.. Stilling., Verat. vir., Iod., Plumb., Strych., SabadiL, 
Opi., Graph., Mez., Nat. m., China, Yiscum alb., Chloral 
hyd., Iodoform. 

Spig., Cedron., Argent, n., Arn.. Allium cepa, Cocc, 
Coff., Canth., Kali bich., Ledum, Lye., Merc., Puis., Salicy- 
lic ac, Stram., Zinc, Amm. mur., Colch., Coni., Glonoin. 

Adjuvants. — A diet of fat food, as Cod-liver-oil, meat, milk, 
cream, eggs, oysters, beef-tea, pepsine etc. Flannel next to 
the skin. Warm, tepid, or cold, salt water baths. Turkish 
"baths. Friction of skin. Massage. Hot Aconite liniment 
or Aconitia ointment applied along the nerve. Chloroform 
on flannel covered with oiled silk, along the course of nerve. 
Ether spray along the nerve is excellent. Chloroform and 
Iodoform liniment. Chloral grs. v every three hours. Hy- 
podermic injections of Ether, twenty minims once a day 
along the nerve has cured many cases. Hot douches along 
the nerve. Croton oil externally has relieved a few cases; 
blisters many. Acupuncture. Electro-puncture. Nerve 
stretching. Inhalation of Oxygen. Removal of foreign 
"bodies pressing upon the nerve. Dry cupping. Sunshine 
is very beneficial. Peppermint oil locally acts well. Place 
"brown paper over the nerve and iron it with a hot flat iron. 
Sea air Ferruginous waters. 

Scirrhus. — See Cancer. 

Sclerosis.-- -See Myelitis. 

Scrofulosis {Strumous Coch. xia, Faulty Glandular Nutri- 
tion, A Diathesis rather than a Disease). — Calc. c. Calc. 
phos., Iod., Sulphur, Hepars., Silic. . Lyc, Merc, Merc, 
iod., Kali iod., Ars. iod., Iron, Baryta, iod., Sepia, Cod- 
liver oil, Iodoform. 

Phos., Hecla lava, Lith. carb., Psorin, Mez., Fluoric ac, 
Petrol., Kalibrom. 

Adjuvants. — Fresh air and sunshine. A good supply of 
animal food to improve the faulty nutrition. Eggs, milk, 
(dog's and goat's), cream. Extract of beef. Good bread and 
mealy potatoes. Pancreatic emulsion or Pepsine. Avoid 
everything that favors acidity. Bathing in fresh and salt 
water. Sea air. Flannel should constantly be worn, and the 
patient should live in a warm, dry atmosphere. For enlarged 



208 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

glands rub in soft soap or laundry soap. In some cases injec- 
tions of Iodine into the glands twice a day. Alkaline, lime, 
and Sulphur baths. Grape cure. Alcohol with meals. Mod- 
erate exercise. Much sleep. 

Scurry, Scorbutus {Land Scurvy, Sea Scurvy, A vitiated 
State of the System caused by Long-continued privation of 
fresh succulent Vegetables). — Ars., Merc, Phos., Iron. 

Bry., Canth., Carbo v., Rumex, Aeon., Hydras., Cincho., 
Lach., Kali, permang., Staph., Tereb., Sulph. ac, Phyt., Se- 
pia. 

Adjuvants. — Lemon or lime juice, or oranges in large quan- 
tities. Cabbages, onions, potatoes, water-cresses, common sor- 
rel, wine or beer. Fresh meat and fish. Milk. Warm baths 
and pure air. 

Sea-Sickness. — Coca, Chloral, Kali, brom., Chloro., 
Petrol., Apomorphine, Amyl. nit., Staph., Kreos., Ars v 
Glono. 

Tabac, Nux v., Amm. c, Sumbul. 

Adjuvants. — Recumbent posture with head lower than the 
body. Brandy internally, and externally over the stomach. 
Paint several coats of Collodion over the epigastrium. Tight 
belt around the body relieves many cases. Ice bags to the 
spine. Breathe deeply and regularly as soon as the least 
qualmishness is felt. Rapid breathing should be tried. Pres- 
sure over the abdomen is by far the most useful remedy we 
know of. Keep the abdominal muscles in a constant con- 
traction. Lace a roll of clothing over the abdomen. Sit 
down in a low chair. Singing and whistling averts the sick- 
ness for a short time. 

Self- Abuse. — See Spermatorrhea. 

Seborrhea Acne Sebacea {Excessive Secretion of Sebum). — 

Ars., Amm. carb., Calc. c, Merc, Sepia, Kali iod t 
Kali brom., Iod. 

Lye, Kali carb., Bry. 

Adjuvants. — Sapo viridis in the form of a plaster or in wa- 
ter mixed with alcohol. Use much oil and soap, or soap and 
Glycerine. Saponaria is excellent. Mercurius lotion or Ole- 
ate, Glycerole of Tannin or Tannic acid. Sulphur oint 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 209 

merit, one drachm to the ounce of Cosmoline. Tar ointment. 
Carbolated Cosmoline. Iodine and Glycerine aa. An appli- 
cation of Oil of Cadi, Alcohol and Sapo viridis aa twice a 
day. In bad cases, a solution of caustic Potash, one part to 
twelve of water, applied on lint, followed by the use of dilute 
Acetic acid. Chloral 40 grs. to the ounce of water. Mercu- 
rius Corrosivus, two grains to the ounce of Alcohol and water 
aa applied bis die is excellent. 

Septicaemia, Ichoraemia {Putrid Infection of the Blood). — 
Ars., Lach., Crotalus, Kreos., Secale, Ergotixe, 
Chloral, Rhus tox., Bap., Phos., Mur. ac. Merc. 

Bromine, Chlorine, Carbo. v., G-els., Kali, chlo., Kali, per- 
mang., Sulphites. 

Adjuvants. — Cleanliness and good ventilation of sick room. 
Inhalation of oxygen. Animal diet. Beef extract, beef tea, 
milk, beer, wine and brand}'. Bark and Ammonia. Fomen- 
tations. Poultices, incisions. Wet sheet packing. Acid 
sponging. — See Pyaemia, Puerperal Fever. 

Satyriasis (Eccessive Sexual Excitement).— Canth., Cann. 
ixd.. Hyos., Bell., Merc, Xux v., Phos., Plate. Lach., 
Pels., Thuja, Kali brom., Kali iod. 

Camph., Eryng., Ham., Hepar s., Lupulin, Ledum, Mez., 
Xaja. 

Sexual Instinct, Diminished. (Agn. c. Calad., Camph., 
China, Calc. c, Gels.. Kali brom., Dig., Kali iod., 
Staph., Lyc. Ndxv., Xat. m., Phos., Phos. ac, Selenium, 
Irox, Silic, Zixc, Sulph., Ergot. 

Cocc, Dios., Igxat., Iris., Mag. m., Mangan., Hydras. 

Adjuvants. — The disease of the mind should be treated and 
cured, before that of the body can be cured. Empty the 
bladder on going to bed, and at once on awakening. Bathe 
every night in cold, salt water, especially the genitals. — See 
Spermatorrhoea. 

Shingles.— See Herpes Zoster 

Shiverings (Chilliness, Rigors)— Acox., Gels., Camph., 
Merc, Pels., Ars., Caps. 
Ambra., Caul., Chloro., Colch.— See Fevers. 



210 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Sick Headache, Cephalalgia.— See Migraine. 

Shock from Traumatism.— Acon., Camph., Arn., Ars., 
China, Amm. m., Gels., Amyl. nit., Veeat. vir. 

Bell., Strych , Hypericum, Gaps., Galend. 

Cup., Nux v., Dig., Caust., Merc, Phos., Nat. s. 

Adjuvants. — Loosen everything about the neck and chest, 
that may impede respiration ; place the patient in a recum- 
bent position, with the head low. Attend to hemorrhages. 
Maintain the temperature of the body as nearly normal as 
possible. Cover the patient with warm blankets, and place 
hot bottles about him. Rub the extremities well. Some 
place the patient in a bath at 100° F. and increase the tem- 
perature by degrees to 110° F. For persistent vomiting, 
apply mustard to the pit of the stomach, or use stimu- 
lants of Brandy or Whiskey, or better still, hypodermic injec- 
tions or Ether or Ammonia. Coffee by the mouth and rec- 
tum. If the case demands an immediate surgical operation, 
use Ether as the Anaesthetic, and follow this by the adminis- 
tration of Carbonate of Ammonia internally. Do not 
operate before the pulse has gained some strength, and the 
patient becomes conscious of pain. If the temperature is 
below 96° F. do not operate* 

Sleeplessness, Insomnia {Wakefulness at Night). — Coff., 
Cham., Chloral, Kali brom., Zinc, val., Quinia, Iron, 
Coca ind.,Asafcst..Chloro., Morphine, Gels., Coca, Bry., 

Cimici., Sumbul., Phos.. Opi., Sulph., Plat., Calc. c, 
Phos. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Tepid bath just before retiring, very efficient. 
Daily exercise in the open-air. Light diet, koumiss or milk. 
Avoid tea and coffee in the evening. Sleep upon a mattress 
velth light covering, the head low and toward the north. 
Where there is anaemia and debility, a glass of wine or. claret 
at bed-time. Cold, wet compress over the eyes. Mesmerism. 
Hypnotism. Warm foot bath. Heat to the feet. Wet sheet 
packing. Bedroom to be quiet and well ventilated. 

Sinking at the Stomach.— Lach.,Igk.,Hydras., Hydro, ac. 

Puis., Sepia, Nux v., Apocyn. c. 
Lauro., Gels., Cimic, Lye. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 211 

See Dyspepsia, Climacteric. 

Small Pox, Variola. (A contagious eruptive Fever). — Pri 
mary fever, Acon., Yerat. v Merc, Ars., Bell., Bap., 
Chloral, Lach., Crotalus. 

Campli., Yerat. alb., Bry., Rhus tox., Opi. 

Canth., Hyos., Ant. crud. 

Eruptive Stage.— Vaccinin, Merc, Tart, em., Variolin, 
Phos., Amm. c, Hepar s., Mur. ac, Thuja, Sulph. 

Apis, m., Lack., Sarracenia, Carbolic ac., Iod. 

Silic, Hydras., Phos. ac, Nit. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Place the patient in a quiet, well-ventilated 
room, free from carpets, curtains, etc. Disinfect with 
Bromo-Chloralum, Carbolic acid or Chlorate of Potash dis- 
solved in water, by wetting towels in this solution and hang- 
ing them about the room. Burn coffee in the room three 
times a day. To bring out the eruption, use a wet pack of 
hot water with mustard added to stimulate the skin. Diet of 
arrowroot, gruel, beef-tea, barley water, jelly water, grapes, 
roasted apples, lemonade, raspberry water, soda water, milk, 
koumiss, oranges, oysters and broths. To prevent pitting, 
apply Balsam of Peru, Glycerine, oil or fat, and dust on it 
fine corn starch, Bismuth or Oxide of Zinc, and keep it on 
day and night. Prick the large pustules and cover them with 
Bismuth, Oxide of Zinc, Starch, Collodion, or Gutta percha. 
The application of Collodion for ectrotic purposes is highly 
recommended; its contractility increases its usefulness. It is 
cleanly, and enables the physician to see the condition under- 
• neath. Bromo-Chloralum gargle is excellent. Many physi- 
cians hold that pitting can be entirely prevented by exclusion 
of light from the sick-room. Oxide of Zinc ointment. 
Mercurial ointment. Linseed or yeast poultices. Water 
dressing. In desperate cases from sepsis, immerse the patient 
in a bath, at a temperature of 100° F. and keep him in it for 
days at a time. Stimulate with ale, wine, or brandy. Water- 
bed. During dessication, give tepid baths to which a little 
Carbolic acid has been added. After convalescence, disin- 
fect the room thoroughly two or three times, with Sulphurous 
acid gas. Prophylactic treatment: Vaccination with Bovine 
Yirus. 



212 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Smell (Loss of, or perverted). — Acon., Puls., Sulph. 
Gale, c, Hepar., Merc. 
Gels., Sang., Nat. m., Sepia. 
See Catarrh. 

Sneezing. — Pilocarpin, Ipec, Ars., Kali iod., Merc, 
Euph., Camph., Snuff., Sang., Fowlers Solution, Stram. 
Puis., Iod., Aeon., Sulph. 
Dig, Anacar., Coni., Nux v. 

Adjuvants. — Plug the nostrils with a little cotton batting. 
See Asthma, Catarrh, Colds, etc. 

Softening 1 of the Brain (Ramollissment). — Phos., Secale, 
Kali iod., Nux v., Strycii., Argent., Iron, Zincum. 
Quinia., China, Bell., Hyos. y Opi., Cole, phos. 
Merc, iod., Iod., Hepar s., Silic. 
Softening of the Bones. — See Rachitis. 

Stomach, Softening of the (Gastromalsia).— Ars., Ar- 
gent., Kreos., Phos., Merc, Tart, em., Atropia, Ergot, 
Hepar s., Bismuth, Nux v., Strych. 

Nitric ac, Verat alb., Bell., Bry., Phos. ac., Lye, Sulph ac. 

Adjuvants.— Rectal alimentation of milk, blood, beef ex- 
tract. Soft portions of oysters. Milk cure. Wet compress 
over epigastric region, worn day and night. Diet of rice 
water, oyster soup, beef tea, milk, koumiss. Ferruginous 
waters. 

Somnambnlism (Walking during Sleep.) — Calc c, Sulph, 

Zinc, Nux v. 

Puis., Kali brom., Silic, TJran. n. 

Cup., Cedron., Acon, Phos. 

Adjuvants. — Attach a copper wire to the body and connect 
it with the ground, on retireing at night. Eat light meals, 
and do not sleep upon the back. 

Spasms, Convulsions (Involuntary Contractions of the 
whole Body). — Verat v., Bell., Gels., Ars., Cham., Calc. c, 
Argent, n., Kali brom., Morphia, Chlorof., Ether, 
Santonine, Chloral, Benzoic ac 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 213 

?., Camph., Verat. alb , Gup.. Glonoine, Asafozt., Tarant., 
Nux v., Plumb. 

Cocc, Coloc, Caust., Lye, Lach., Zinc, val., Amyl nit., 
Arnica, Aponiorphia, Anna, c, Camph. brom., Physostigma, 
Styrone. 

Adjuvants. — Hot bath or pack, with cold wet cloth to the 
head. Inhalation of Chloroform or Ether. Spinal ice bag. 
Sinapisms or hot bottles to the feet. Mustard foot-baths. 
Blisters or dry cupping to the spine. If the gums are in- 
flamed, they should be lanced. Loosen all clothing about 
the neck and chest, and admit fresh air. If from worms, 
give enough Pink aa Senna, according to age, from §ss — |ij 
to move the bowels once, and then the indicated remedy- 
Light diet. 

Spermatorrhoea (Nocturnal, involuntary seminal Emissions. 
Too frequent Escape of Seminal Fluid*) — Nux v., China, Phos. 
ac, Kali brom., Digit aline, Camph., Sulph., Sepia, 
Ferr. brom., Strych., Atropia, Gels., Ergot, Thuja, Zinc, 
Agnus cast. 

Calad., Phos., Bell., Quinia, Puis., Argent, n., Ars., Silic. 
Merc, Nit. ac, Helon., Baryt. c, Anacard, Graph., Ustilago. 

Canth., Cann. sat., Aur. m., Hydras., Nat. m., Calc. c, 
Lye, Sarsap., Selen., Pic. ac, Stilling., Plat., Ign. Iris, 
Staph., Nuph. lutes. 

Adjuvants. — Use the high attenuations in this disease. 
Cold sitz baths, twice a week. Salt-water sponge bath (cold 
or warm), with much friction of skin daily. Cold douche to 
perinseum, with suspension of the testicles in cold water for 
a few moments daily. Take a large sponge, cut it con- 
cave, wet it in salt water and place the scrotum in it every 
night. Spinal ice bag. Sleep on a hard mattress with 
light covering. Bind a hard substance upon the back 
so as to prevent sleeping on the back. Obscene books, the- 
atricals, and pictures, conversation upon sexual subjects, and 
lascivious women, should be shunned. The mind should be 
free from lascivious fancies. This is the basis of a cere. 
Evening meal to be light and dry. All stimulating food, as 
tea, coffee, tobacco, spirituous and malt liquors, to be for- 
bidden. The patient should at once, upon awakening, rise 



214 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

and empty the bladder, to prevent erections and emissions. 
Marriage is by some recommended as a cure of masturbation 
and pollutions; but is it not more consistent with morality to 
stop the habit, cure ihe consequences, and then in a healthy 
state of mind and body, get married ? Gymnastic and ath- 
letic exercises in moderation are useful. Massage. Moderate 
mental and physical labor. Neutralize the acid urine by the 
use of alkaline waters. Chronic hyperesthesia and inflam- 
mation of the prostatic urethra should in all cases be looked 
for, and cured by the introduction of a metalic sound, once 
or twice a week. Raeche's emission preventor, has in some 
cases, done good service. Circumcision. Electricity. Gal- 
vanism. An excellent palliative, after an emission, to relieve 
the backache, and depression of mind that follows, is to drink 
one teaspoonful of the Fluid Extract of Erythroxylon Cocoa 
in half a glass of water, or a glass of good wine, whisky or 
brandy. 

Spina Bifida {Cleft Spine).— Iod., Calc. phos. 

Adjuvants. — Apply Collodion as a means of compression, 
cover it with cotton batting and keep the latter in position 
with adhesive straps and bandage. A shield of lead well 
padded and accurately fitted. Injections of Iodine or Car- 
bolic acid. Excision. Aspiration. Seldom cured. 

Spleen (Enlarged, Hypertrophy of).— Ars., Quinia, China, 
Nat. m., Iron, Nat. sulph., Sulph. 

Car oo v., Kali iod., Kali orom., Ergot. 

Merc. iod.. Phos., Bromide of Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Ointment of Iodine of Mercury. Ferruginous 
waters. Residence in a dry, mountainous country, free from 
malaria. 

Spleen, Hypertrophy of the.— Nat. m., Calc. c, Ars., 
Iod., Phos., China, Ergot, Iron. 

Silic, Kali iod., Calc. iod., Hepar s. 

Nat. sulph., Oxalic ac, Picric ac, Plat,, Verat, alb., Ve- 
rat. vir., Cup., Calc. phos., Graph., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Electricity. Galvanism. Massage. Stimula- 
ting baths and embrocations. Place the limb in a receiver, 
and exhaust the air that capillary circulation may be excited. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 215 

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Apply norse-shoe magnets from one to three days at a time. 
Sea bathing. Cold douche to the spine. Spinal ice bags. 
Liniments of Turpentine, Cantharides, Ammonia, etc. Fric- 
tion with a flesh brush. Animal food, wine, beer, milk, 
koumiss. Cod-liver oil. 

Spleen (Inflammation of). — Acon., China, Quinia, Ars. 
Bry., Iod., Sulph., Sulph. ac, Am., Nux v. 
Fluor, ac, Rhus tox., Senega 

Adjuvants. — Apply hot fomentations or linseed poultices 
over the region of the spleen, and keep away from malaria. 

Spinal Irritation, 'Rachialgia (Neuralgia Spinalis).— 
Acon., Ans:, Atropia, Bell., Verat. v., Tarantula, Gels., 
Ergot, China, Quinia, Calc. iod., Calc. c, Nux v., Strych., 
Hypericum, Phos.,Rhus tox., Santon., Iron, Sulph., Zinc, 
Strych. phos. 

Cimic, Coloc, Naja, Lack., Scutel., Tellur., Ign., Sepia. 

Arn., Chamb., Calend., Merc, Agaricus. 

Adjuvants. — A nourishing diet, with cod-liver oil. Swim- 
ming, coasting, romping. Sea-air. Salt-water sponge-baths. 
Friction along the spine with flesh-brush. Massage. Dry 
cupping, with an air-pump along the spine. Electricity. 
Belladonna plasters along the spine. Aconite liniment. Wear 
silk underwear. In some cases, protect the spine with cotton 
batting. 

Spine (Concussion of). — Arn., Acon., Hyperl, Verat. v., 
Strych. 

Bell., Bry., Rhus tox., Coec, Lack. 

Coni., Dios., Nux v. 

Adjuvants. — Apply Arnica, Hypericum, Hamamelis, or 
Acetate of Lead lotions along the spine. Paint the spine 
with dilute Iodine. Tartar emetic ointment. 

Sprain, Strain ( The soft Parts and Ligaments of Joints 
are stretched and torn). — Acon., Rhus tox., Arn., Ruta g. 

Hyperic, Iod., Nux v., Sulph., Petrol., Stilling.. Kali iod. 

Phyt., Lye, Sepia, Apis m. 

Adjuvants. — In sprains of the ankle joint apply immedi- 
ately a large quantity of fresh blue clay, and keep it on; 



216 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

change when hardened. Massage used for an hour at a time 
does good service. Cold douche. A thick coating of Collodion 
has proved of much service. Turpentine, Aconite and 
Chloroform liniment. In some cases apply a roller and splints. 
Immerse the whole limb in hot salt water for twenty minutes 
twice a day, and then apply cloths saturated with a lotion of 
Ruta. Liniments of Camphor, Ammonia and Turpentine. In 
Chronic cases, paint the joint daily with Iodine. Mechanical 
appliances. India-rubber bandage gives great relief; or band- 
age upon cotton batting, to allow movement of the joint. 
When the temperature of the joint is elevated, rest. Manip- 
ulation and motion when cold. 

Spotted Fever (Gerebro- Spinal Meningitis. Acute, diffusive 
Inflammation of the Pia of the Brain and Spinal Cord.)— 
Verat. vie,, Acon., Gels., Bell., Ars., Kalibrom., Pilo- 
carpin, Chloral, Salicylic, ac, Ergot, Phos., Morphia, 
Rhus tox., Bry.,Apis m., Kali iod., Argent, m., Sulph. 

Gimic, Am., Nux v., Grotallus. h., Glon., Hyos., Silic., 
Terebinth., Bap., Mur. ac., Canth., Cocc, Big., Blumb., 
Lach., Tar ant., Tart, em., Verat. alb., Gup., acet., Guaiac. 

Cann. ind., Lye, Opi., Zinc, Hydrocyan. ac, Iod., Amm., 
Puis., Cicuta, Stram. 

Adjuvants. — Apply hot fomentations to the spine. Sinap- 
isms. Aconite. Belladonna or Chloroform liniment upon lint. 
Wet pack: Spinal ice bag. Tartar emetic ointment. Paint the 
spine with dilute Iodine. Blisters. Large doses of Salicylic 
acid. Chloral hydrate, or Bromide of potash gives relief 
when nothing else will. Patient should be thoroughly pro- 
tected during atmospherical changes, to prevent aggravation 
and relapse. 

Stammering, Stuttering {Bifficulty of Speech).— Bell., 
Hyos., Stram. 

Adjuvants.— Vocal training. The rhythmical method . Regu- 
late the irregular form of respiration: Inflate the lungs well 
before speaking. Teach the patient the use of language anew, 
and deliberately form his mouth into the requisite shape. Re- 
quires time and patience. Tap with the finger slowly and delib- 
erately once for each syllable, pronounced quietly and stead- 
ily, without minding the presence of people. In this way 
many can be cured in a few days. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 217 

Sterility in Women. — See Dysmenorrhea, Menorrhagia, 
Leucorrhcea, Endometritis, Ovaritis, Amenorrhea, Prolapsus, etc. 

In men. — See Spermatorrhoea, Orchitis, Syphilis, etc. 

Stiff Xeck. — See Rheumatism. 

St. Titus' Dance.— See Chorea. 

Stints and Bites of Insects.— Urtica, Amm., Aqua calci., 
Carbolic ac, Lach., Ledum, Apis m. 

Aeon., Rhus tax. 

Camph., Tarant, Allim cuep. 

Adjuvants.— Remove the sting. If possible suck the poison 
from the wound immediately. Very hot fomentations. Nitric 
or Carbolic acid, locally. Apply sugar. Urtica cerate, mint 
leaves, vinegar, olive oil, indigo or Eau de Cologne. Ice. Ap- 
ply a fresh slice of an onion. Alkalies in solution to neutralize 
the Formic Acid. To keep off mosquitoes, apply the glycerole 
of Carbolic acid, to kill them, burn Persian Chamomela in the 
room a few minutes. Chloral hydrate in solution. To rid a 
house of cockroaches blow Pyrethrum powder into their hid- 
ing places. Scatter Borax mixed with Corrosive Sublimate. 
To get rid of bed-bugs use Mercurial ointment, and great 
cleanliness. 

Stomatitis.— Nursing, sore Mouth (Inflammation and Su- 
puration of the buccal mucous Membrane). — Kali chlo., Merc, 
Mur. ac, Nit. ac, Sulph., Ars.. Borax., Argent n., Hy- 
drastine, nux v. 

Bismuth, Rhus tox., Nat. m., C 'ale. c, Phos. ac, Kuli iod.. 
loci, Bap., Hepar s., Canth., Kreos., Salicyl. ac., Quinia.. 
Chromic ac. 

Aurum m., Carbol. ac, Gallic ac, Alum, Lye, Carbo veg , 
Staph., Phos. 

Adjuvants. — A nutritious, easily digested, vegetable diet of 
potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, beef tea, etc., or acids as found in 
oranges, lemons, apples, grapes, etc. Koumiss. Milk. Milk 
and soda or lime water. Buttermilk. Crystals of Chlorate 
of Potash or Borax, allowed to dissolve slowlv in the 
mouth once in two or three hours, will cure all ordinary cases 
in three days. In obstinate cases, the parts should be touched 
daily with a pencil of Nitrate of Silver or Sulphate of Copper. 



218 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Hydrochloric acid applied with a camel's hair pencil is excel- 
lent: Grlyceroles or gargles of Hydrastin, Borax, Calendula, 
Eucalyptol or Permanganate of Potash. Apply Sulphate of 
Zinc xx gr. to§, thrice daily. Malt liquors and Cod-liver oil. 
The induction of premature labor, and the weaning of the 
child will cure some cases. Change of climate. 

Strabismus (Want of Concordance of the optic Axis) .-Bell., 
Cicuta, Cycla., Sant., Kali iod., Merc. 

Calc, Cina, Hyos. 

Sulph., Nux v., Aur. m., China, Phos. 

Adjuvants. — Early tenotomy of the contracting muscles. 
Proper glasses. 

Strain.— See Sprain. 

Strangury — Tesica) Spasm {Urgent, painful Urination in 
Drops),— Canth., Atropia, Bell., Acon., Camph., Copaiba, 
Santonine, Kali Nit., Ether. 

Apis m., Cannab-, Lye, Merc, Urva ursi., Chimaph., Ergot, 
Gels., Phos- ac, Iron, Silic., Citrate of Potash, Nux v.,Srych. r 
Tereb. 

Puis., Ars., Dulc, Calc. c, Chloral. Benzoin, Colch. 

Adjuvants. — Mucilaginous drinks: Warm sitz-bath. Opium 
or Belladonna suppositories. A decoction of Couch grass or 
triticum repens. Substitution of cocoa for tea and coffee. Lin- 
seed poultice to perineum. Sleep upon a hard mattress. Avoid 
sexual intercourse* 

Stricture {An abnormal Contraction of some part of the ure- 
thral canal). — Atropia, Bell. : Nux v., Canth,, Acon., Elec- 
tricity, Thuja, Merc, iod., 

Camph., Kali iod., Nitric ac, Merc, Dig., Eup. 

Clematis, Opi., Coca, Strain. 

Adjuvants. — Warm sitz-bath. Injections of warm oil of great 
value in the spasmodic form. In the organic form dilate the 
urethra daily with bougtes of increasing diameter; follow by 
injections of Calendula or Hydrastis. Urethrotomy. Rupture. 

Styes, Hordeolum {Inflammation and Suppuration of a mei- 
bomian Follicle),— Fui^s., Ham., Hepar s., Graph., Merc iod., 
Iod., Cod-liver oil, Sulph. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 219 

Am., Thuja, Gale. Iod., Staph. 

Lye., Aeon., Nat. sulph., Rhus tox., Coni.. Iron. 

Adjuvants. — To abort a stye, apply Iodine, Hamamelis, 
Arnica, Thuja, or Lycopersicum. To aid suppuration, apply 
warm fomentations covered with oiled silk. Poultices of lin- 
seed or tomatoes applied hot. Attend to the digestive organs. 
Puncture with a sharp lancet. 

Suffocation. — See Asphyxia. 

Sudamina (Non-inHammatory Disorder of the sweat Glands, 
characterized by pin-point, translucent Vesicles. — Acon., Buy., 
Reus tox., Ars., Kali iod., Silic, Sulph. 

Am., Lye, Hepar s., Merc. 

Amm. m., Lach., Valer., Sulph. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Sleep upon a mattress with light cohering. 
Sponge the body morning and night with dilute vinegar or Al- 
cohol, to prevent sweating. Sulphur baths. A lotion of Sul- 
phite of Soda. Absorbent powder of Oxide of Zinc and 
starch a a dusted on freely is of great value. Alkaline baths 
and lotions have proved beneficial. 

Sunstroke, Coup de Soleil {Thermic Fever, Hot Apoplexy), — 
Glon., Verat. v., Amyl. kit., Bell., Acon., Gels., Ars, 
Bry., Strych., Zinc. 

Lach., Nux v>., Gamph., Kali brom.-, Hyos. , 

Ant. c, Opi., Stram., Hell., Amm. c, Ether, Woorara, 
Agar., Scutel., Arn. 

Adjuvants. — Applications of warm water to the head. Wet 
the face and head often with warm water, and let it evapo- 
rate to draw the heat to the surface. Chloroform for convul- 
sions. Avoid stimulating liquors. Evaporating lotions to 
scalp. Blisters or Liniment of Aconite and Chloroform to nu- 
cha. Sinapisms or Turpentine stupes to extremities. Ice to 
Spine. Frictions of surface. Stimulant enemata. Avoid cold 
drinks especially ice-water when heated. Wear flannel shirts. 
Avoid exhaustion during intense heat, Use an ample supply 
of water, but not too cold. 

Suppuration. — See Abscess. 

Sweat. — See Night Siceats. 

Sycosis (Fig warts oreExcrescences). — Thuja., Nit. ac, 
Cixxab., Ars. 



220 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Merc, MercMod., Ant. crud., Ant. tart., Sulph. ac, Iron, Car- 
. bol. ac. Staph. 

Kaliiod.', Kali bich., Graph., Petrol., Salicyl. ac, Sabi., 
Sulph., Mangan., Magnesia, Lye. 

Adjuvants. — Glyceroles of Iodoform or Tartar emetic. Lo- 
cally Nitric, ac, Sulphuric acid, Carbolic acid or Calomel. 
Mercurial, Oxide of Zinc, or Sulphur ointment. Cut the hair 
short. Depilation. Parasiticide. Hyposulphite of Sodium 
ointment. Diachylon with Oxide of Zinc as an ointment. 
Soft soap well rubbed in, has proved beneficial. Before dep- 
ilation, use linseed poultices. 

Syncope. — See Fainting. 

Synovitis {Inflammation of the Synovial Membranes).— 
Acon., Bry., Merc, Kali iod., Iod., Silic, Hepar s., 
Calc c, Cod-liver-oil. 

Apis rn., Bell., Am., Puis., Rhus tox., Baryta iod., Pilo- 
carpin, Goloc, Graph-, Plumb., Kali c, Stram., Sepia, Helleb., 
Aur. rn. 

Adjuvants. — Apply Collodion or straps to cause absorp- 
tion. Evaporating lotions, wet bandages, or hot fomenta- 
tions in acute cases. A solution of Benzoic acid or Hama- 
melis. Blisters. Nitrate of Silver locally. Wrap oakum 
around the joint. In chronic cases keep the joint separated 
by the use of suitable apparatus and at rest. Elastic pressure. 
Tapping with injections of Iodine or Carbolic acid. 

Syphilis Primary. — (Venereal Disease, Pox,). — Merc, 
Cinnab., Iodoform, Iodo-hydrogarate op Potass a, Merc 
iod., Kit. ac, Iod. of ars., Merc c 

Iod., Kali bich., Phyt., Mez., Hepar. Atropia. 
Aur. rn., Guaiac, Iron, Still., Kali iod, 

Badiago, Thuja, Lye, Caust, China., Staph., Bell., Asa- 
feet., Ars, Carbo an., Phos., Sarsap., Hydras., Fluor, ac, 
Corydalis., Lappa 

Adjuvants. — Apply Iodoform, Calomel, Merc, sol., Bismuth, 
Soda Biborate, powdered Chlorate of Rotash, Chloral hydrate 
or Merc. cor. Protected by Petrolina. Lotions of Hydras- 
tin, Carbolic acid, Chloral, Salicylic acid or Nitrate of Silver. 
In case of buboes, freeze the surface with Ether, seize the 
gland and inject twenty minims of Carbolic acid, gr. v to i oz 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 221 

of water. Iodoform gr. xx to the oz. of Alcohol. Oleate of 
Mercury. Before dressing wash with hot water. If seen 
the first week cauterize with Argent, nit., Acid nit., or Car- 
bolic acid. Low diet. If abscesses of glands form, poultice 
and open freely. Stimulating ointments of red Oxide of 
Mercury or Iodoform. To prevent suppuration apply Iodine, 
or Atropia ointment. Rest. Avoid stimulants and over-ex- 
ertion of mind. Observe great cleanliness. Remove dis- 
charges as soon as formed. Place a dry sponge or pledgets of 
lint over the ulcer and keep it moist with a lotion of Bella- 
donna. Ricard's remedy has often proved beneficial; it con- 
sists of Ferri et Potassae tart., half an ounce, water and sirup 
aa three ounces ; one teaspoonf ul once in four hours. At the 
same time it should be used locally. In Phagedenic ulcers, 
use Chromic acid locally; it will produce good results in 
two days. Iodoform mixed with Balsam of Peru is of great 
value. Bathe in warm water twice a week. Avoid over ex- 
ertion of mind and body. 

Syphilis, Secondary.— Kali iod., Merc, iod., Nitric ac, 
Hepar s., Iod., Ferr. iod., Thuja, Kali bich., Merc. cor. 

Cinnabar, Aur.m., Sarsap., Still., Ars. iod., Ars., Atropia, 
Phos., Kreos., Sulph., Kali chlo., Silic, Cod-liver oil, Guaiac. 

Mez., Cundurango, Carbo an., Hecla lava, Phyt., Sepia, 
Lach., Nat. sulph., Petrol., Syphilin, Lappa. 

Adjuvants. — Oleate of Mercury, Calomel ointment, Per-ox- 
ide of Mercury dissolved in Olive oil, and applied locally. 
Mercurial fumigation : Calomel grs. xx placed on a tin plate 
and heated by a spirit lamp, patient sitting on chair covered 
with a blanket; repeat this every night. Wash the feet with 
warm water, and apply 3ss. of Oleate of Mercury alternately, 
to the sole of one foot, one night, and to the sole of the other 
foot, the next night. The ointment will be thoroughly ab- 
sorbed when patient walks. Sulphur and Alkaline baths. 
Two drachms of ammoniated Mercury to the ounce of Cosmo- 
line, when the lesions about the face and hands persist. To 
prevent lesions of the tongue, buccal mucous membrane and 
throat, tobacco in any form should be absolutely prohibited; 
light but nutritious Diet. Warm clothing and avoidance of 
cold and dampness. Turkish baths. Hot springs. Kali 
bichromicum given in carbonated mineral water, Dr. J. E. 
G-antz says, is far superior to Mercury. Use a spra} r of carbo- 



222 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

iodine. Smoking and chewing tobacco must be strictly for- 
bidden. 

Syphilitic Periostitis (Nodes Ostitis).— Merc, iod., Kali 

iod., Nit. ac, Fowler's Solut. Ars. iod., Cinnebar. 

Fluor, ac, Silic, Iod., Sulph.", Argent, n. 

Still., Staph., Hecla lava, Macro., Phyt., Mez., Cundurango. 

Adjuvants. — Apply Atropia ointment. Oleate of Mercury. 
Iodine, Morphine or Belladonna ointment to allay the noctur- 
nal pains. Use from 6th to 30th attenuations. 

Syphiloderma— Ars., Ars. iod., Nit. ac, Kali iod., 
Hepar s., Cinnabar, Thuja, Iod. 

Kali bich., Tart, em., Graph., Merc, Pilocarpin, Silic, 
Sulph. 

Creos., Phyt., Petrol., Cup., Lye, Rumex, Asafcet., Staph. 

Adjuvants. — Mercurial ointments, especially Calomel. Iodo 
form and Sulphite of Potash ointment. Turkish baths, etc. 
Use the higher attenuations. 

Syphilitic Laryngitis.— Iod., Kali iod., Hepar s., Kali 
bich., Nit. ac, Calc iod., Baryta iod. Iodoform. 

Caust., Ars. iod., Merc iod., Silic 
Merc, s., Mez., Lye, Kali chlo. 

Adjuvants. — Spray of Iodine or Carbolic acid. Use the 15th 
to the 30th attenuations, in these chronic cases. 

Syphilitic Gummatous Lesions- £^lt iod., Merc iod., 
Calc. iod., Iod., Silic, Hepar s., Nit. ac, Ars., Iodoform. 

Calc c, Aur. m., Phyt, 

Graph., Sulph., Mur. ac, Plumb., Bell. 

Tabes Dorsalis.— See Locomotor Ataxy. 

Tabes Mesenterica (Abdominal Phthisis). — Calc c, Calc 
phos., Ars., Argent, n., Hepar s., China, Iron, Merc, 
Nit. ac, Phos., Sulph, Kreos., Acon., Aloes, Nat. sulph., 
Hypophosphate of soda, Morphine, Cod-liver oil, 
Sulph. iod., Tereb., Quinia. 

Ipecac, Baryt. carb., Phos. ac, Plumb. ,Carbo veg., Silic, Lep. 
Kali bich., Kali iod., Lye, Bap., Goloc, Gummv g., Psorin, 
Secale, Sulph. ac, Iron phos. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 223 

Verat. alb., Croton tig., Rheuni,Colch., Sars., Sepia, Euon., 
Graph., Collon., Mag. carb., Apis m., Cup., Iris, Lach., 
Eumex, Borax, Zingiber. 

Adjuvants. — Fresh air, especially sea air. Wet compress to 
the abdomen. Diet: beef-tea, eggs, milk, whey, goat's or 
asses' milk, milk and soda or lime water, koumiss, oysters, 
meat pulp, cream, cocoa, Pancreatic emulsion. Pancreatine. 
Inunctions of olive or cod-liver oil. Keep the abdomen warm 
with flannel. Tepid salt baths. Ferruginous water. 

Taenia Solium (Tape worm). — Kousso, Pumpkin seed 
emulsion, Felix mas, Pelletierinum tannicum (grs. xx 
with oil). 

Stann., Merc, Lithanthrax. 

Kamelia, Santonine. 

Adjuvants. — No remedy equals pumpkin seed, given, in 
from one to two tumblersful of the seeds, followed by a large 
dose of castor oil. From three to six ounces of finely grated 
cocoanut followed by a brisk cathartic of castor oil is said to 
be excellent. Forty grains of pepsin three times a day, for a 
week, followed by oil has done good service. Anthracite coal 
finely triturated, given in drachm doses three times a day 
followed by oil the third day. A decoction of Pomegranate 
root. Oleo-resin of Male Fern given with castor oil, one 
part to two of the oil, has given great satisfaction. Pel- 
letierium tannicum grs. xx at a dose, followed by oil, is said 
to be effectual. 

Testicle (Hypertrophy of). — Iod., Merc, iod., Coni. iodo., 
Merc, c, Lach., Secale. 

Aeon., Bell., Puis., Aur. m., Kali brom., Phyt., Ars., Nit. 
■ac, Apis m., Sulpli , Argent., Spong. 

Thuja, Ustilago, Lye, Iron, Agnus c, Rhod., Hepar s., 
Clem., Graph., Mez., Calc. iod. 

Adjuvants. — Best. Suspensoiy bandage. Several thick- 
nesses of Collodion does good service. Locally, Iodine, Thuja, 
Hypericum or Hamamelis. Compression by strapping. Mer- 
curial ointment. 

Tetanus, Lockjaw. — (Muscular Spasm with lasting Rigi- 
dity). — Chloral, Verat. vir., Nux v., Strych., Gels., 
Pilocarpin, Kali brom., Ars., Morph. 



224 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Bell, AmylNit., Physostigma, Aeon., Curare, Chlorof., Gocc, 
Santo., Atropin. Hepar., Lach., Ether, Secale, Ign., Calabar 
bean, Woorara, Cup. 

Quinia, Cham., Sulpk., Hydrocy. ac, Camph., Turpentine, 
Nicotine, Carbol. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Hot baths. Inhalation of Chloroform or 
Ether for many hours, or even clays. Inhalation of Amyl 
nit. Prolonged application of ice to the spine. Protracted 
sweating. Remove all exciting causes. Keep the room dark 
and silent. Protect patient from draughts. Examine wound 
carefully, and remove all foreign substances. If a nerve is 
irritated, excise a portion. I would suggest that the nerves 
leading from the wound, be stretched. To prove useful in 
this terrible disease, medicines should be administered in 
doses large enough to produce slight physiological effects. 

Tetter. — See Psoriasis 

Throat, Sore (From Cold).— Acox., At ropia, Bell., Merc, 
Merc, iod., Merc, cyan., Phyt., Kali iod., Nit. ac 

Camph., Rhus tox., Iod., Caps., Hepar s., Baryta iod., Kali 
bich., Bap., Ars. 

Apis m., Kali chlo., Kali nit., Lach., Nux v., Hydras., Arum., 
Aurum m. 

Adjuvants. — Wear a wet compress about the throat at night. 
Use a gargle of half Alcohol and water, Chlorate of Potash, 
Hydrastin, Glycerine, Capsicum, or hot water. Inhalation of 
steam. Rock candy and whisky. Whisky and Glycerine. Gum 
arabic. Syrup of tolu. Place a chrystal of Chlorate of Potash 
or Borax in the mouth, and let it slowly dissolve; repeat every 
two hours. Nitrate of Silver, locally. Cultivate the beard. To 
prevent frequent colds, bathe the throat and chest daily with 
salt water. 

Thrush. — See Aphthce. 

Tic Douloureux (Facial Muralgia)>—Ans., Fowler's 
solution, Atropia, Bell., Spig., Acon., Quinta, Phos, 
Merc, Coloc, Iron, Plantago. 

Gels., Verat. vir.,Bhus tox., Chloral, China, Nux v., Kalmia, 
Mez., Cimic, Nat. m., Zinc. 
Iris, Tarantula, Ign., Sumbul, Puis., Argent., Sang., Thuja. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 22fr 

Adjuvants. — Aconite liniment, or ointment of Aconitia, of 
great value. Chloroform liniment. Subcutaneous injections 
of Chloroform along the nerve; and in a few cases, Morphine. 
Chloral hydrate one drachm to the ounce of water, applied on 
lint, is an excellent palliative. Electricity. Galvanism. Stretch 
the affected nerve. Some cases are cured by division of the 
nerve. A nutritive diet with an abundance of animal fats, as- 
cod-liver oil, butter, cream or olive oil. Animal fats should 
enter largely into the diet of neuralgic subjects. Ether spray, 
Chloroform and Iodoform aa applied over the painful parts. 
Hot fomentations. Oil of Minthal locally, relieves the pain 
quickly. 

Tinea Capitis, Scald Head (A contagious vegetable para- 
sitic Disease, occurring upon the Scalp), — Lyc.,Sulph.,Merc, 
Calc. a, Silic, Ars., Graph., Lappa, Hepar s.,Rhus tox. 

Staph., Groto i tig., Baryta c, Sepia, Petro'., Canth,, Nit. ac.,. 
Nat. m.. Io r \, Iris, 

Thuja, Tellur., Dulc, Yiola, Aloes, Iod., Borax, Clemat., 
Phos. 

Adjuvants. — Great cleanliness, with a free use of soap and 
water. Cut the hair short and remove the crusts by soaking 
them with oil or Etypo-sulphite of Soda lotion, by poulticing^ 
or by covering the scalp with a wilted cabbage leaf or a rubber 
cap. Calomel ointment. Oleate of Mercury. Corrosive 
Sublimate lotion, grs. ii to iv to the oz. Hyposulphite of Soda 
a drachm to the ounce of water, or in ointment. Boracic acid 
lotion. Bismuth and Vaseline aa. Iris cerate. Sulphur vap- 
or. Iodoform cerate or glycerole. Epilation in bad cases. Sul- 
phur ointment. Carbolic acid two drachms to the ounce of 
glycerine. 

Toe Nails. — See Nails, Ingrowing. 

Tongue, Glossitis (Inflammation of the Tongue), — Acon., 
Merc, Bell., Kali chlo., Nit. ac, Kali iod. 
Mur. ac, Hepar s. } Apis m., Canth. 

Ars., Arn., Lach., Cup., Phyt., Anthrax, Nat. m., Petrol., 
Lye. 

Adjuvants. — Inhale hot water vapor. Hot gargles. Appli- 
cation of ice. Nitrate of Silver. Free incisions along upper 
surface to relieve congestion, or evacuate pus. If suffocation 
thi eaten, tracheotomy. 



226 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES 

Tongue, Fissured, Cracked. Merc, Nit. ac, Kali iod., 
Merc, iod., Mur. ac, Sulph. 

Borax, Kali chlo., Hydras., Mezer. 

Carbolic ac, Nux v., Staph., Ham., Bap. 

Adjuvants. — Borax and Glycerine. Nitrate of Silver. Sul- 
phate of Copper. Sulphate of Magnesia or Soda. G-lycerole 
of Hydrastin, or Chlorate of Potash 

Tonsilitis, Quinsy {Inflammation of the Tonsils).— Acon., 
Atropia, Bell., Merc, Merc iod., Hepar, Baryta c et 
iod., Kali iod., Iod., Calc iod., Caps., Cod-liver oil. 

Apis m., Lack., Sillic, Phyt., Guaiac. 

Amm. m., Sulph., Ars., Plumb i 

Adjuvants. — Use a gargle of Capsicum, Guaiacum or hot 
water. Inhalation of steam of Poppy water. Hot spray. Opi- 
ate gargles. Apply Mercurious cor. i dec, or Bicarbonate of 
Soda, directly to the tonsil. Ice, or wet pack. Hot linseed 
poultice from ear to ear. In chronic cases inject Iodine into 
the gland, or apply equal parts of Caustic Soda and Lime. 
{Mix the powder in a porcelain cup with a few drops of Alco- 
liol, stir and apply with a glass rod. This will reduce the en- 
larged gland.) If an abscess form, open carefully with a sharp 
pointed bistoury. When all remedies fail, excise a portion of 
the gland. 

Tinnitus Aurium (Sounds in the Ear). — Acon., Bell., 
China, Quinia, Salicylic acid, Puls., Calc c, Silic, Kali 
iod., Verat. vir., Merc 

Sulph-, Kali bich.y Graph., Nit. ae. 

Dig., Spong., Lye. 

Gastric form.— Puls., Nu.x., Salicyl. ac, Merc, Lyc 

Argent., Ant. c , Quinia. 

Ars., Cham., Iris, Hydrobromic ac. 

Anaemic form.— Iron, Cinch., Quinia, Strych.,Calcphos. 

Adjuvants. — Innate the ear through the Eustachian tube 
with an air bag. If from an accumulation of cerumen, drop 
a few drops of warm oil or glycerine into the ear, and in 
twelve hours inject a large quantity of hot water to wash it 
cut. Electricity. See Catarrh, Deafness. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 227 

Toothacne, Odontalgia, Neuralgia From Gold,— Acon., 
Bell., Cham., Merc. From Indigestion. — Puls., Nux v., 
Salicyl. ac, Bry., Merc, Ant. c, Kreos. Nervous. — Plan- 
tago, Bell., Cham., Nux v., Cofp., Ign., Ars., China, Zinc 

Spiff., Electricity Lack., Plat, Verat. alb., Ryos. 

Rheumatic. — Acon., Merc, Bry., -Rhus tox., Cham., 
Puls., Mez., Arn., Caust. From Decay. — Merc., Staph., 
Kreos., Carbol. ac, Phos. ac, Silic, Hepar s., Phos. 

Nux v., Bell., Plantago, Ant. c. Sulph., Calc. c, Baryta c, 
Eecla lava., Lye, Nit. ac, Pet. 

Sepia, Thuja, Camph. 

Adjuvants. — Clean the cavity and insert Kreosote or Car- 
bolic acid on cotton, and cover with wax or gutta-percha. 
This will help many cases. If too much decayed, extract the 
tooth. Chloral and Camphor aa applied to the tooth is ex- 
cellent; also Collodion and Carbolic acid aa. Cotton bat- 
ting saturated with Aconite, Chloroform, Cajeput oil or oil 
of Minthal and placed in the cavity often relieves. "Wash the 
mouth with a hot, strong solution of soda. Ginger or hot lin- 
seed poultice to face. A fresh, hot sod is excellent. 

Torticollis.— See Stiff Neck. 

Tracheitis.— See Croup. 

Tuberculosis.— See Phthisis. 

Trismus.— See Tetanus. 

Tumors. — Compare Cancer, Goiter, Glandular Enlargement, 
and Uterine Tumors. 

Tussis,— See Cough. 

Tympanitis, Meteorism (Accumulation and Distention of the 
Abdomen with Air), — Lyc, Tereb., Nux v., China, Salicyl. 
ac, Carbov., Phos., Hyos., Asafcet., Ether, Coloc, Iron, 
Amb. gr., Zinc val., Ars. 

Cocc, Colch., China, Plat., Iris, Caps., Nit.ac t Mur. ac, 
Sulph. ac. 

Pod., Arn., Sulph., Strych., Ginger. 

Adjuvants. — Regulate digestion. Abdominal fomentations. 
Sinapisms. Linseed poultices. Electricity. Injections of Asa- 



228 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

fcetida < r ai'cw drops of Turpentine. Peppermint tea. Hot 
brandy and water. In extreme eases, Aspiration. See Flatu- 
lence. 

Typhoid Feyer.— See Fever, Typhoid. 

Typhus Fey er.— See Fever, Typhus. 

Typhlitis (Inflammation of the Ccecum), — Acon., Buy., 
Be ^l., Hepar s., Merc Silic, Ars., Tereb., Phos., Kali 
io )., Lyc, Nit. ac. 

'8ulph., Iod., Opi., Bios., Nux v. 

Lach., Plumb., Thuja, Coloc., Amm. c., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Warm fomentations. Linseed poultices. Hot 
lip baths. Mucilaginous drinks. Milk diet. Beef tea. Port 
frine . Lemon ade. Lance the abscess early to prevent the pus 
from escaping into the abdominal cavity. 

Uraemia (Toxaemia from Accumulation of Urea in the Blooi; 
owing to its Non-elimination by the Kidneys), — Pilocarpus,. 
Apis m., Tereb., Apocyn. c, Benzoic ac, Ars., Phos., Uran. 
nit., Cup., Lithia, Kali nit., Kali hyd. 

Amm. c, Bell., Glon., Gels , Nit. ac. Big., Hydroc. ac, Nux v. f 
Croton t.,Krejs., Garb, ac, Petrol., Hepar s. 

Stram., Yerat v., Opi., Morphia, Phos. ac.,Camph., Aur. m., 
Senecio, Eup. per.,Colch., Can th., Lach., Eleter.,Agari., Ana- 
cardium. 

Adjuvants. — Vapor or hot water baths to induce copious 
perspiration. Wet sheet packing. Sponging with acids. Sa- 
line aperients. Chloroform vapor. Dry cupping over loins. 
Large, hot linseed poultices over kidneys. Castor oil and Tur- 
pentine enemata. Draw the urine with the catheter twice a 
day. In chronic cases put the patient on a milk diet. In bad 
cases of eclampsia try transfusion. See Puerperal Convul- 
sions. 

Urethritis (Inflammation of the Urethra), — Acon., Canth., 
Cann sat., Merc, Copaiva, Cubebs, Iron, Gels., Argent, 
nit. 

Bell., Nux v., Nit. ac, Thuja, Kali iod., Kali nit., Sulph., 
Sepia, Puis. 
Sandalwood oil, Agnus c, Petrol., Petroselinum, Zinc. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 229 

Adjuvants. — Injections of glycerine, hydrastin, or, if chron- 
ic, stimulating injections of Iron, Wine, Sulphate of Zinc, or 
Nitrate of Silver. Avoid all stimulants, and especially coitus. 
Demulcent drinks. Alkaline waters to keep the urine neutral. 
See Gonorrhoea. 

Urinary Calculi.— See Gravel. 

Urine, Morbid, Acrid.— Sulph., Merc, Hepar s., Kreos., 
Borax, Lyc, Alkaline waters. 

Caust., Gale c, Ustilago, Graph. 
Canth., Sepia, Lithia. 

Urine (Fetid). — Benz. ac, Nit. ac, Salicyl ac, Ars. 

Sepia, Phos., Asafcet., Petrol. 
Lyc, Nux v., Mur. ac. 

Urine Bloody, — Tereb., Canth., Merc, Phos., Acon., 
Gallic ac, Nux v., Millef., Crotal., Lach. 
Argent., Ipec, Mez., Sars., Cann. s., Lyc, Ars., Iron. 
Zinc, Uva ur., Cup., Puis. 

Urine (Purulent).— Nit. ac, Lyc, Benz. ac, Merc, He- 
par s., Sulph. ac, Chemiph., Salic ac, Tereb., Kali iod. 

Apis m., Silie., Sulph. 

Kali bich. ; Kali chlo., Nit. ac. 

Urine (With Gravel, Sand, Brick-dust Sediment). — Lyc, 
Lithia, Sepia, Nux v., China, Quinia, Nit. ac, Silic, Kali 
iod., Phos. ac, Alkaline waters. 

Nat. m., Plumb., Ratania, Merc, TJran. nit. 
Salicyl. ac, Mur. ac, Sarsap. 

Urine (Mucous in). — Chemiph., Puls., Merc, Hydras., 
Argent, n., Nit. ac 
Kali bich., Kali iod., Buchu. 
Ant. c, Canth., Dulc, Nat. s., Uva ursi. 

Urine (Nervous, Pale). — Zinc val., Gels., Ign., Phos. ac, 
Plat., Scut., Asafget., Hyos., Dig., Uran. nit. 

Puis., Argent., Kreos., Tarant. 

Atropia, China, Nux mos. 



230 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Urine (Scanty), — Acon., Canth., Merc, Tereb., Apis., 
Pilocarpin, Kali nit. , Apocyn c. 

Bell., Atropia, Wit. ac, Bry., Ruta, Golch., Hell., Puis., 
Sulph. 
Hyos., Stram., Uran nit., Staph. 

Urine, (Retention of), — Acon., Camph., Merc, Tereb., 
Apis, Gels. , Apocyn. c , Ars. , Nux V. , Hyos. , Pilocarpin. 

Opi., Ign., Plumb., Secale. 

Dig., Arn., Amm. c, Puis. 

Adjuvants, — Plain diet; milk, cream, raw eggs. Drink 
water freely. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Free use of simple dil- 
uents. Alkaline waters very useful. Warm clothing. Sea 
air. In suppression, warm baths, hot fomentations over kid- 
neys; warm injections per rectum. In retention, use the 
catheter. 

Uterns, (Disease of,) Colic. — Atropia, Bell., Coloc, 
Cocc, Cham., Gels., Zinc val,. Puls., Secale, Morphia, 
Chloral, Yerat. vir. 

Ign., Caul,, Nuxv., Sabi., Opi. 

Ustilago, Merc. 

Adjuvants. — Hot fomentations, hot sitz baths, hot injections 
of water against the uterus in large quantities. Sinapisms, 
Dry heat. Ether spray to abdomen. Chloroform, one drachm, 
Olive oil and glycerine, each, one ounce, applied on cotton to 
os uteri. Iodoform suppositories to os. Chloroform or 
Ether spray to os, or by inhalation.' Inject Carbonic acid 
gas against the uterus. To prevent uterine colic, let the 
patient wear a thick layer of flannel, silk, or cotton batting 
over the abdomen. 

Uterus, Induration of.— Merc, iod., Ergot, Iod., Kali 
Iod., Kalibrom., Bell., Atropia. 

Argent, n., Hepar s. t Plat., Sulph, Sepia, 

Pilocarpin, Silic, Phyt., Kali bich. 

Adjuvants. — Apply glyceroles and glycerine on cotton,, 
to the uterus daily. Injections of hot water, about three 
gallons at a time. Iodine or Iodoform locally. Alkaline 
waters. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 231 

Uterus, Neuralgia and Irritability of,— Acon., Atropia, 
Bell., Gels., Mac, Chloral, Plat., Caul. 

Kali brom., Tarant , Thuja, Amm. m., Hyos.. Cnth., Cocc, 
Coff. 

Sepia., Stram., Coni. Ruta. 

Adjuvants. — Careful dilatation of the os uteri with sponge 
tents. Injections of hot water against the uterus. Iodoform 
suppositories. Chalybeate waters. Diet with much animal 
fat. 

Uterus, Subinvolution of— Ergot, Kali iod., Ustilago> 
Kali brom., Calc. c, Calc. iod., Iron, Iod., China, Merc 
iod., Sabl, Bromide of soda. 

Nit. ac, Thuja, Lye, Sepia, Trill, Ipecac Gale, phos., 
Nat. m. 

Coni., Aur. m., Ars.. Chimiph., Graph., Kreas., Caul., Zinc, 
Apis m., Lach. 

Adjuvants. — Keep the horizontal posture during the menstru- 
al period. Sponge tents saturated with Carbolic acid or Iodine 
and inserted into the uterus, stimulate the organ to healthy 
contractions. Daily applications of glycerine are of great 
service. Glycerole of Iodoform or Iodine, applied to the 
uterus. Copious injections of hot water with a fountain 
syringe. Local depletion by scarification of the os, or by the 
spear. Alkaline waters. Chalybeate waters and sea-baths. 
Iodoform suppositories. Electricity. Abstain from coition. 
Ergot hypodermically. 

Uterus, Ulceration of.— Ars., Sepia, Merc. iod.. Hepar 
s. Silic., Nit. ac, Mtjr. ac, Sulph. ac, Sulph. iod., Kreos., 
Iron, Kali iod., Lyc, Argent, nit. 

Kali bich., Graph., Ergot, Thuja, Tartar em., Zinc, Merc, 
Bap., Phyt, Tart, em., Zinc, Hydras., Bovista. 
Adjuvants. — Iodoform suppositories. Glyceroles' of Hy- 
drastis Carbolic acid. Glycerine locally on cotton, has 
proved of great service. Two parts of Glycerine to one of 
Collodion. Cod-liver oil, oat-meal, animal food, milk, pepsin, 
claret, sherry, oysters, fish. Injections of Boracic acid, 
Hydrastis, Borax, Calendula, Hamamelis, Carbolic acid, 
Chlorate of Potash, Sulphate of Zinc, Alum and Sulphate of 



232 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Zinc. Avoid coition, as it makes the ulceration worse. Apply 
the solid stick of Nitrate of Silver to the os uteri once a week, 
and follow this by glycerine on cotton daily. Chromic acid 
10 grains to §j of water or Nitric acid. Nitrate of Bismuth 
•60 grains to Glycerine §j, or Eucalyptus and Glycerine aa 
Copious injections of hot water, a gallon or more at a time, 
daily, has proved beneficial. Chromic acid locally has great 
effect. 

Uterus, Tumors of.— Iod. , Ergot, Iod. of sulph. , Merc, 
iod., Kali iod., Kali brom., Sang, nitrate, Iron,Ustilago, 
Calc. c, Nit. ac, Calc. iod., Iodoform. 

Spong., Coni., Thuja, Hepar s., Aur. mur., Sulph., Kreos., 
Lye, Bell., Staph, Iodide of Barium, Trillin, Chloride of 
•Calcium. 

Carbo an., Graph., Silic. Argent, n., Lach. 

Adjuvants. — Alkaline or Saline waters. Injections of 
Ergot or Iodine over or into the tumor. Glycerine in great 
quantities. Glyceroles of Tannin, Iodoform, Hamamelis, 
Atropia, Secale, Nitrate of Sanguinaria and Hydrastis. 
Surgical treatment, excision, torsion, ligation, ecrasement 
to prepare by sponge tent. Diet of animal food: beef in all 
forms, tripe, veal, calves' feet and head, pork, fresh, salt 
and cured mutton. All kinds of game, milk, butter, eggs, 
•cheese, cream. Fish, fresh and salt, and vegetables without 
starch. Avoid all starches and sugar, as found in all kind, of 
bread, potatoes, rice, etc. A large, moist poultice, that will 
•cover one half of the abdomen, made from fresh, blue clay, 
to be kept on for months at a time. Many cures are reported 
by this method. 

Uterus, Anteversion of.— Iron, Bell., Lilei™, Sepia, 
Nux v., Nit. ac. 

Helon., Puis., Mac, Caul., Mur. ac, Strych., China, Canth., 
Mux v. 

Stann., Plat., Calc. c, Aur. m., Merc, Terebinth. 

Adjuvants. — Use Thomas' reposition of the organ, or Rin- 
lock s anteversion pessary. Insert a cotton ball in front of 
the os uteri (with string attached), daily. Abdominal sup- 
porter. The patient should lie on the back, and permit the 
Wadder to become filled and retained as long as possible. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 233 

Astringent injections. Suppositories of Tannin or Sulphate 
of Zinc. Sea bathing. Hot water injections. 

Uterus, Retroversion of. — Sepia, Bell., Lill. tig., 
Cimic, Iron, Nuxv., Puls., Kreos., Helon. 

Plat., Pattad., Ustilago, Ign., Hyos., Hydras. 

Pod., Merc, Nuxv., Sabin, Caul., Zinc. val. 

Adjuvants. — Place the patient in a prone position and re. 
place the organ. Introduce a cotton ball behind the uterus, 
daily. Hodge's, Thomas's or Cutter's pessary. Keep the 
horizontal position on the side or abdomen. Avoidance of 
over-exertion, straining at stools, etc. Use a Catheter. 
Dr. A. R. Jackson's soft rubber pessary, with wire frame- 
work, is good. Hot water injections. Sea bathing. 

Uvula Elongated. — Sang. nit.. Merc, s., Argcnt. nit. 

Zinc, Phos. 

Adjuvants. — Use astringent gargles, and the catarrhal 
remedies. In some cases, amputate. 

Vaccination. — To be successful it should be made with the 
virus from a cow which has been inoculated from the horse. 
All other methods of cow-inoculation, including those now 
in common use, are imperfect or wholly useless for the pur- 
poses intended. Jenner never employed any other matter 
than the equo-vaccine virus. 

The preventive power of vaccination is assured only if the 
resulting pustule is "flat and depressed in the centre," and 
on the eighth or ninth day is surrounded with an inflam- 
matory redness, a sign that the organism is infected. If the 
pustule, three or four days after vaccination, begins to rise 
and becomes full and convex, or if it is very diminutive, it is 
unreliable. Jenner employed Tartar emetic in variola, 
knowing that this salt is capable of producing an eruption 
closely resembling small-pox. Many German and other 
physicians consider it a safe preventive even in minute 
doses. Jenner never vaccinated a child younger than six 
months; for he determined that the pustule on and after that 
age was larger, its virus more active, and the resulting pock- 
mark deeper. 

Vaginitis {Inflammation of the Vagina). — Acon., Puls... 



234 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Canth., Cop alba, Cannab. sat., Merc. Sabi., Ars., Kreos.„ 
Ham., Sulph. Calc, c. 

Grendelia, Thvja, Borax, Gels. 

Clematis, Senecio, Ergot, Kali clilo. 

Adjuvants. — Tampons of cotton saturated with glycerine. 
Injections of Boracic Acid, Borax, Hydrastis, Grindelia, 
Chlorate of Potash, Bicarbonate of Soda, Sulphate of Zinc, 
Acetate of Lead or large quantities of hot water, Suppositories- 
of Iodoform, Hydrastis, Bismuth or Oxide of Zinc. 

Vaginismus, (Excessive Sensitiveness of the Vagina, with in- 
voluntary, spasmodic Closure of the Sphincter Muscle from slight 
Irritation, forming a complete Barrier to Coition). — Chloral, 
Atropia, Iodof., Kali brom. , Kreos., Sulph., Nux v. 

Plat., Bell., Sepia, Cocc, Mac, Nit. ac, Plumb., Gels., 



Ign., Graph., Hyos., Coni., Silic. 

Adjuvants. — Removal of hymen with scissors. Cut the 
sphincter vagina muscle, and follow this by the use of rubber 
or glass dilators, morning and night. Divide the pudic nerve. 
Hot water injections. Suppositories of Iodoform or Chloral 
Hydrate. Glycerine and Olive oil aa with one drachm of 
Chloroform applied on cotton. Coition in a state of com- 
plete anaesthesia, may be followed by conception and cure. 
Forcible dilatation with the thumbs while the patient is in a 
state of complete anaesthesia, repeated twice a week for six 
weeks has cured some cases. 

Vagina, Occlusion of. — Surgical operation followed by 
dilation. 

Varicella (Chicken Pox). — Acon., Ant. c, Ant. tart., 
Rhus tox., Merc, Apis m„ Sulph. 
Ipecac, Ars., Puis. 
Bell., Bry.,Nuxv. 
Adjuvants. — Warm baths, oil inunctions. 

Varices, Phlebitis ( Varicose Veins).— Puls., Ham., Ergot, 
Sulph., Fluor., ac, Croc, Hepar s., Arn. 
Hyper., Mill., Sepia., Ustilago, Amm. carb. 
Nit. ac, ISTux v., iEscu., Collin., Thlasp. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 235 

Adjuvants; — Rest. Fomentations, linseed poultices. In 
acute cases apply Hamamelis, Arnica, or Hypericum. In 
chronic cases, one part of Perchloride of Iron to three of 
water; take strips of folded cotton wet with the solution and 
apply over the enlarged vein, cover with oiled silk and secure 
with a bandage; should be renewed daily. Many cases are 
reported cured with this solution, in two days. Injection of 
Ergotine along side of the vein has cured many cases. Moder- 
ate compression with bandages, or an elastic stocking should 
be applied in the morning before the patient puts his feet on 
the floor. Obliteration of the veins by subcutaneous ligation. 

Variola.— See Small Pox. 

Varioloid. — See Small Pox. 

Varicocele, Spermatic— See Varices. 

Verrucae. — See Warts. 

Vertigo, (Giddiness, Whirling around). — Gastric. — Puls., 
Nux v., Salicyl. ac, Ant. c, China, Quinia, Phos., 
Argent n., Ars., Dig., Calc. o.j Lyc, Ipecac, Tart, em., 
Uran. nit., Bismuth. 

Verat. alb., Iris, Gocc, Hepar s., Carbo v., Bry., Hydras. 

Phos. ac, Kali c, Ign. 

Adjuvants. — Alkaline waters. Charcoal. Bicarbonate 
of Soda in doses of one teaspoonful to three ounces of 
water. Lime water. Bicarbonate of Potash. Soda water. 

Vertigo, Congestive. — Bell., Quinia, Glon., Gels., 
Lach., Nux v., Opl, Morphia, Chloral, Silic, Sulph., 
Amyl nit. 

China, Agaricus, Coff., Coni., Hyos., Secede, Zinc. 

Stram., Aeon., Bry., Puis. 

Vertigo (Malarial Biliovs). — Quinia, Ipecac, Nat. m., 
Ant. tart., Nux v., Eupat., Puls., Merc. 
Apts m., Verat. alb., Eucal. 
Vertigo (Syphilitic). — Kali iod., Merc, iod., Merc, Nit. 

AC 

Hepar s., Thuja, Mez., Phyt., Sulphurous waters. 

Vertigo (Nervous). — Glon., Kali brom., Kali am., Gels., 
Quinia, Coni., Bell., Dig., Coff., Silic, Ars. ; Zinc 



;236 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Nuxv., Puis., Cocc, Ign., Salicyl. ac. 

Ign., Cham., Cimic, Agaric. 

Vertigo, (Ancemic). — Iron, China, Fer. strych., Quinia. 

Helon; Zinc, Mangan. 

Zinc val., Amm. c, Oxalate of Cerium. 

Adjuvants. — Nourishing food . Milk, raw eggs, beef, mut- 
ton, beef-tea, fish, Cod-liver-oil. Brandy and egg mixture. 
,Sea air. Mineral waters.— See Ancemia. 

Vertigo, (Uterine). — Puls., Sepia, Calc. c, Secale, Ve- 

RAT. ALB., YERAT. VIR., KREOS., CHLORAL. 

Plat., Mac., Caul., Cocc, Gels. 
Nuxv., Trill., Caul. 

Yesical Inflammation (Inflammation of the Bladder). — 
Acute form. — Acon., Canth., Bell., Tereb., Apis m., Ars. 
Dulc, Nux v., Opi., Lyc. 

Copaiva, Camph., Hydras., Puis. 

Adjuvants. — Warm sitz baths. Fomentations. Linseed or 
Hemlock poultices. Mucilaginous fluids. Catheterism. 

Chronic Form. — Lyc, Kali hyd., Nux v., Puls., Chtml, 
Merc, Apism., Cann. .sat., Hydras., Eucal., Terebinth, 
Salicyl. ac 

Kali bich., Kali nit., Copaiba, Petrol., Uva ursi, Sepia, 
Benz. ac. 

Santon., Nit. ac, Eup. per., Sulph., Hepar s. 

Adjuvants. — Wash out the bladder with warm water im- 
pregnated with Hydrastis, Salicylic acid, Boracic acid, Car- 
bolic acid or Eucalyptus. Decoction of Couch grass. De- 
mulcent drinks, marsh-mallow, Irish moss, linseed or slippery 
elm bark. Animal food. Milk, cream, raw eggs. Alkaline 
waters. 

Yesical Irritability (Spasm of the Neck of the Bladder).— 
<Canth., Bell., Atropia, Apis m., Chloral, Benzoic ac, 
Ergot, Santo. 

Nuxv., Thuja, Hyos., Copaiba, Plantago, Lyc, Strych., 
-Cann. sat., Benzoin, Berber., Piereira. 

Puis., Caust., Gels., Iron, Kali nit., Colch., Ruta, Kali 
,brom., Ferr. phos. 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 237 

Adjuvants. — Hot baths. Poppyhead fomentations. Lin- 
seed poultice. Belladonna suppository. Mucilaginous drinks. 
Local application of Carbonic acid gas. Avoidence of stimu- 
lants, tea, coffee, sexual intercourse, and violent exercise. 
Substitute cocoa for tea and coffee. Alkaline and Sulphur 
waters. Warm clothing. Catheterism 

Vesical Tumors. —Thuja, Ergot, Canth., Kali iod., 
Kali brom., Iodoform, Sang., nit. ag., Bell. 

Nux v., Puis., Merc, Iron. 

Coni., Benz. ac. 

Adjuvants. — Clialybeates with nourishing, non stimulating 
diet. Gentle catheterism. Electricity. Excision. Torsion, 
Belladonna and Iodoform suppositories. Apply Thuja or 
Nitrate of Sanguinaria and Glycerine. Caustics. 

Vitiligo ( Well defined, smooth, white, glistnineg Patches on 
the Skin).—ARS., Kali iod., Sepia, Nit. ac, Lyc, Iod., 
Kreas. 

Hepar s., Sulph., Merc, iod., Gaust. 

Adjuvants. — But little can be done for this disease. Galva- 
nic current. Tone up the system. See Chloasma, Freckles. 

Vomiting. — See Nausea. 

Vulval Pruritus (Itching of the Vulva). — Chloral, Sulph., 
Merc, Ars., Nit. ac, Sepia., Caladium, Graph., Borax, 
Kali bich., Kali brom., Kali iod. 

Aloes, Nat. m., Agaricus, Kreos., TJran. nit. 

Calc. c, Coni., Nux v., Ant. tart., Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Cleanliness. Lotion of Chloral hydrate. Hypo- 
sulphite of Soda, Carbolic Acid, Lead, Borax, Cantharis or 
Lime water. Nitrate of Silver in lotion or solid stick. Acon- 
ite, Belladonna and Chloroform aa. Calomel ointment. Io- 
dide of Mercury, Oxide of Zinc and Cod-liver oil aa. Carbon- 
ate of Lead. Oxide of Zinc. Iodine. Nitrate of Sanguinaria 
or Iodoform ointment. One teaspoonful of Chloride of Am- 
monia to one pint of water. Glycerole of Starch and Iodo- 
form. Alkaline waters to keep the urine alkaline. Collodion 
and Iodoform, or Chloral. Oil of peppermint with glycerine. 
Apply on lint with a hot solution of Bicarbonate of Soda or 



"238 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

Borax, Liquor Picis Alkalinus or tar diluted with alcohol. Bal- 
sam of Peru with Iodoform as an ointment. Bismuth and 
Cosmoline. Tobacco lotion. Luke-warm sitz baths. Bathe 
with suds made from tar soaps. 

Vulvitis (Inflammation of the Vulva), — Acon., Canth., 
Merc, Apis m., Croton tig., Rhus tox., Sulphur, Ars., 
Lach., Merc. iod. 

Thuja, Sepia, Goni., Kreos., Hydras., Phyt., Silic. 

Nit. ac, Puis., Hepar s., Bell. 

Adjuvants. — Great cleanliness. Apply bran or linseed poul- 
tices. Glyceroles of Hydrastin, Mercury, Calendula or Car- 
bolic acid. Aconite and Chloroform liniment applied on 
lint. Iodoform, Mercurial or Zinc ointment. If an abscess 
forms, incise or aspirate early. 

Walking, Difficult. — Calc. c, Calc. phos., Silic, Sulph. 

Iron, Ferr.phos., Phos. ac, Hepar s., Phos. 

Asafoet., Rhus., Nit/ac, Iod., Kali iod. 

Adjuvants — Daily inunctions with Cod-liver oil. Animal 
diet of beef, mutton, eggs, graham bread, oatmeal, milk, 
cream. Calcic waters. 

Warts, Verruca.— Thuja, Nit. ac, Ant. c, Sulph., Merc, 
Kali iod. 

Sepia, Caust., Calc. c, Hepar s. 

Dulc, Staph., Rhus tox. 

Adjuvants. — Paint the warts three times a day with Thuja; 
if this fails, substitute Staphysagria or Rhus tox. Keep the 
warts moist with dilute Nitric Acid. Chromic Acid or Acid 
Nitrate of Mercury; apply with a glass rod. Caustic alkalies 
or Nitrate of Silver. Apply liquor arsenicalis, daily. Iodine 
locally. Carbolic acid. Tincture of Perchloride of Iron. 
Glacial Acetic acid. Calomel with oxide of Zinc. A voyage 
causes them sometimes to disappear. Wash the warts with 
liquor Sodas Chlorinatse and dust then with Calomel. Scrape 
and cut the excrescence down before applying the caustics. 
Excision. The ligature and the galvano-caustic wire may be 
used where the growth is liable to be attended with hemorr- 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 239 

Whitlow, Felon, Paronychia (Suppurative Inflammation 
of the Extremeties of the Fingers), — Silic, Fluor, ac, He- 
par s., Merc. iod. 

Ars., Sulph., Nat. sulph., Lye. 

Caust., Sepia, Rhus tox., Graph., Iod., Apis m., Carbo v., 
Mez. 

Adjuvants. — To abort a felon, immerse the finger early in 
hot lye or in the first decimal attenuation of hot Nitric Acid, 
or hold it in the fumes of Nitric Acid. Continued local anaes- 
thesia with Ether or Rhigoline. Insert the finger into a sof- 
tened lemon and keep it there half an hour at a time. An ap- 
plication of strong Etheral solution of Nitrate of Silver will 
usually abort it. A compress well saturated with Lobelia, 
Carbolic acid or Iris has aborted many. Strong aqua Ammo- 
nia and water aa applied on lint is excellent. Iodine. The 
skin of a boiled egg has proved of service; also a fresh toma- 
toe poultice. To aid suppuration use hot fomentations and 
linseed poultices. To relieve the pain carry hand in sling just 
beneath the chin. Pressure on brachial artery. Insert the 
finger for a short time in ice water to secure sleep, or spray it 
with Ether. Saturate the poultices with Opium. When sup- 
puration has taken place,make a free incision through the pe- 
riosteum, to relieve the pain and to prevent disease of the 
bone. To promote healing use an ointment of Iodoform, Ni- 
trate of Lead or Calendula. 

Whooping Cough,Pertussis. — Acon.,Bell.,Atropia, Ipe- 
cac, Cup., Coral. ,Dros., Ant. tart., Puls., Naphthaline, 
Ars., Santo., Sulph., Kali iod., Amyl nit., Amm. iod.,Ver- 

AT ALB. 

Chloral, Mephitis, Kali brom., Carbolic ac., Kali carb., Kali 
2>ich., Squills, Laclu, Bry., Chelid., Coni., Big., Iron, Hepar s., 
Hyos., Lye, Lobelia, Nux v., Phos., Sang., Sulph. ac, Amm., 
Caust. 

Grindelia, Hyd. ac, Opi., Camph. mono brom., Cina, Iod., 
Kreos., Mez., Mosch., Mur. ac, Nit. ac, Rumex, Rhus tox., 
Sabad., Samb., Spong., Stram., Sepia, Amm. carb., Ambra. 

Adjuvants. — Light, nutritious diet. Demulcent beverages 
of gum arabic, tolu, slippery elm, or glycerine and whiskey aa. 
Chloroform and Ether as palliatives. The cough may be ar- 



240 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

rested by carrying the patient to gas works three or four 
times, and remaining there a few hours each time . The inhal- 
ation of the fumes of Ammonia and Sulphur at such works is- 
followed by brilliant results. Inhalation of vapor of Creso- 
line, a product of coal tar, is similar to that found in gas- 
houses. In many cases this vapor produces a rapid cure. 
Sinapisms Aconite or Chloroform liniment to spine. Flannel 
clothing. Cod-liver oil to chest and spine. Avoid stimulants. 
Infants should be watched closely and taken out of bed as. 
soon as a fit of coughing comes on, to prevent choking. Tem- 
perature of the room should be from 68° to 70° F. Sea air. 

Wry-neck, Torticollis.— See Rheumatism. 

Worms, Helminthiasis {Ascarides, Thread Worms, Lum- 
bricoides, the Long Round Worm), — Santon., Cina, Merc.,. 
Sulph., Tereb., Spigel., Calcc, Iron. 

Argent., Stann., Silic, Teucrium, Lye, Ant. c, Bell. 

Gels., Ign., Nuxv., Hyos., Verat. v. 

Adjuvants. — To destroy the ascarides and the oxyuris, apply 
lard or oil about the anus and within it, three times a day for 
two weeks. This allays the itching and destroys the larvae, 
the life of the parasite being eight days, the eggs have no 
nidus for further development. Avoid cakes, pastry, sweet- 
meats, veal and pork, especially raw meats. Use much salt 
with the food. Mercurial ointment into the anus. Turpen- 
tine, Santonine or Calomel suppositories. Injections of Cor- 
rosive Sublimate two grains to the ounce of water. Quassia, 
Gamboge, Salt, Lime water, or Eucalyptus injections. Soap 
injections with a long flexible tube has cured some obstinate 
cases. 

Wounds, Vulnus.— Arnica, Acon., Calendula, Carbol. 
ac, Ham., Hyper., Ruta, Quinia, Sulph. 

Bry., Bell., Hepar, Silic, China Merc. 

Rhus tox., Iod., Salicyl. ac, Eucal. 

Adjuvants. — First, arrest hemorrhage ; second, remove all 
foreign substances; third, bring the parts into apposition by 
ligatures or adhesive plaster. In all cut and lacerated wounds, 
dress with a lotion of Calendula, Hamamelis or Collodion; in 
bruised wounds, with Arnica or Hamamelis; in punctured 
wounds, with Hypericum. After thorough cleansing, dress, 



COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 241 

all sloughing and irritable wounds with Iodoform. To arrest 
decomposition and fetor, use Iodoform, Carbolic Acid, Bo- 
racic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sulphurous Acid, Permanganate of 
Potash, Bromine, Benzoin, Chloride of Lime, Eucalyptus,. 
Thymol and Kreosote. 

Writing* Spasm, or Cramp Mogigraphia. (Spasm of the 
Extensor Muscles of the Thumb and first three Fingers,with im- 
possibility to hold the Pen). — Gels., Strych., Tarant., Arisu 
Zinc phos. 

Stann., Nux v., Rhus tox., Bell. 

Ruta, Staph, Secale, Caust, Plumb,, Cup 

Adjuvants. — Rest, Gymnastics and massage three times a 
clay. Galvanism. Electricity. Stimulating baths, and in 
some cases tenotomy. 

Yellow Feyer.— See Fever, Yellow. 

Zona, Shingles (Herpes in the form of a Band encircling one 
half of the Body). — Sulph., Merc, Graph., Rhus t^x. 

Mez., Croton tig., Ais., Aeon., Iron. 

Staph., Phyt, Puis. Kali iod., Grindelia Zinc. 

Adjuvants. — Protect the parts from irritation of the clothes. 
Carbolated Cosmoline. Glyceroles of Cantharis, Rhus tox., 
Croton tig, or an ointment of Nitrate of Lead, dusted with 
Morphine. Flexible Collodion with Morphine ten grains to the 
ounce of Collodion. Electricity. 

Gallstones, Biliary Calculi (Cholelithiasis) —Von., Chi- 
na, Nux v., Euoxt., Chelid., Merc, Lyc, Morphia, Atro- 
pia,Kali iod., Phos., Chlorof., Coloc, Tereb., Ars.,Calc 
iod. 

Bell., Lach.. Iod., Leptan., Iridin., Ether, Chlorol., Sulph. y 
Aeon., Big., Nit. ac, Bern. ac. 

Bap., Silic, Hepar s., Verat. alb., Berb., Cham.,Gels.,Phos.. 
ac, Sodium phos., Sant., Elate. 

Adjuvants. — To relieve the pain during the passage of the 
calculi, apply large, hot fomentations or compresses to 
the side. Dry heat. Sinapisms, with copious draughts of 
hot water, containing four grains of Bicarbonate of Soda to 
the pint of water. Hot baths. The majority of cases will 



242 COMPENDIUM OF DISEASES. 

have to be relieved by large doses of Morphine, Opium, Chlo- 
ral, Chloroform or Ether. For the expulsion of gall stones, 
no treatment has equaled the internal use of Olive oil, from 
two to six ounces a day for three days, followed by an active 
cathartic of Podophylline one to four grains, or Calomel ten 
to twenty grains at a dose, combined with Ether. Chloroform 
60 drops bis (lie has proved beneficial. Durand's remedy of 
Ether 3 iij, Turpentine oil 3 ij, one half drachm every morn- 
ing until one pound has been taken, aided by large doses of 
Succinate of Iron, has many advocates. Mineral waters well 
impregnated with Carbonate of Soda and Phosphate of Pot- 
ash, as the Carlsbad, Vichy, Ems. To get their full benefit 
they should be taken at the wells. Diet: Avoid starches, fats, 
sacharine food and malt liquors. Use an abundance of vege- 
table acids. Cholate of Soda eight grains ter die for some 
time is thought to act as a solvent. Iridin in grain doses has 
given encouraging results. Gentle pressure and manipula- 
tion of the abdomen has in some cases dislodged the stone. 
In desperate cases the operation of choleo-cystotomy will 
be called for, and is not more dangerous than that of lith- 
otomy. 



INDEX. 



Abbreviations 7 

Albumen.. . 28 

Asphyxia 55 

Abscess 73 

Acidity _ 73 

Acne _ _ 1 74 

Addison's Disease 74 

Adipsia 75 

Agalactia . . . 75 

Ague .130 

Albuminuria 75 

Alcoholism 76 

Anguish of Mind 76 

Angina Pectoris 76 

Ankles, Weak 77 

Anosmia 77 

Anus, Constriction of 77 

" Fissures of 77 

" Fistula of 77 

" Itchingof 78 

" Prolapsus of 78 

Anthrax 78 

Aphasia 79 

Aphonia 79, 151 

Aphthae 79 

Apoplexy 79 

Arthralgia. — See Gout 141 

Arthritis. — See Gout 141 

Ascarides. — See Worms ..240 
Ascites 80 



Asthma. 80 

Asthaenia 173 

Atrophy. 81 

Back, Aching of 81 

" Pain in. 82 

" Weak.... 82 

Balanitis 82 

Beard, Acnse of 82 

Bed-sores 82 

Biliousness .-. 83 

Bladder, Paralysis of 83 

" Catarrh of 84 

" Spasm of 84 

Brain Fag 84 

Blepharoplegia 85 

Blepharospasmus 85 

Boils 85 

Bones, Inflammation of.. 86 

" Nodesof 86 

Brain Concussion 86 

' ' Compression 86 

" Inflammation of 86 

" Softening of 86 

Breast, Abscess of 87 

Breath, Foul 87 

Breathing, Difficult 87 

Bright's Disease 75 

Bronchiatasis. — See Em- 
physema 88 

Bronchocle.— See Goitre. .140 



241 



INDEX. 



Bronchitis 88 

Bunion - - 89 

Bubo .—See Syphilis 220 

Burns and Scalds 79 

Blood Casts 31 

Blood Corpuscles 34, 40 

Bacteria 36 

Biliary Coloring Matter . . 39 

Creatine 21 

Creatinine 21 

Cystin 34 

Cancer Cells 37 

Cancer 91 

Carbuncle. — See Anthrax 78 
Carcinoma. — See Career- 91 
Caecum, Inflammation of. 90 
Calculi Biliares. — See 

Gall Stones 241 

Calculi Renales (Gravel). . 90 
Cardialgia. — See Acidity . 73 

Carditis. — See Heart 147 

Caries 92 

Catalepsy 92 

Cataract.. 92 

Catarrh, Acute £2 

Catarrh, Chronic 103, 93 

Chancre, Chancroid 93 

Change of Life .173 

Chapped Hands and Lips- 94 

Chilblain 94 

Chicken Pox 95 

Chilliness 95 

Chlorosis... 96 

Chloasma 96 

Cholera Asiatica 96 

Cholera Infantum 97 

Coccyodynia 101 

Chordee 101 

Chorea 101 

Cicatrix 102 



Cirrhosis. — See Cancer 91 

Clapp. — See Gonorrhoea . -140 

Cold in Head 102 

Chronic Catarrh 93, 103 

Colic 103 

Colic from Lead .104 

Coma.. 104 

Condylomata 104 

Complexion - - 104 

Concussion of Brain 105 

Conjunctivitis 105 

Confinement 159 

Constipation 106 

Consumption 199 

Contusion. .106 

Convulsions, Infantile ... 107 
Convulsions, Puerperal- .107 

Corns- 107 

Corpulency. — See Obesity 183 
Coryza. — See Cold inllead 92 

Cough 108 

Cough, Moist 108 

Cough, Hoarse Croupy.--109 

Cough, Asthmatic 109 

Cough, Chronic 109 

Cracks, Fissures in Skin .110 

Cramps.— See Spasms 107 

Critical age 173 

Crick in Back. — See Lum- 
bago 167 

Croup 110 

Croup, Membraneous 110 

CrustaLactea.. Ill 

Cuts— See Wounds .240 

Cyanosis. 112 

Cystitis 112 

Dandruff 112 

Delirium Tremens — See 

Alcoholism 76 

Dentition 17 



1XDEX. 



245 



Dentition, Disorders of 114 

Deafness -- 114 

Debility 114 

Diarrhoea 115 

Depression of Spirits 153 

Dietary Table 62, 63 

Diabetes 115 

Disinfectants. 57 

Diplopia - 116 

Diphtheria 116 

Diphtheria Croupal Form. 116 

Diphtheria Paralysis 117 

Distention of Abdomen. .117 
Duodenitis — See Jaundice.loS 
Duration of Pregnancy. .. 48 

Dysentery. 117 

Dysmenorrhea 170 

Dyspepsia 118 

Dyspnoea.- 120 

Earache 120 

Ecchymosis 120 

Ecthyma 121 

Eczema 121 

Elephantiasis 122 

Emaciation ..122 

Emissions Seminal 213 

Emotions, Bad Effects of-. 122 
Encephalitis — See Menin- 
gitis. - 169 

Encephalomalacia 122 

Enuresis 132 

Endocarditis — See Heart. 147 

Enteralgia— See Colic 103 

Enteritis .123 

Epilepsy 124 

Epistaxis 124 

Erections. 125 

Eructations — See Dyspep. 118 

Erysipelas. 125 

Erythema 126 



Excoriation 126 

Excrescences 126 

Exhaustion 80, 114, 127 

Exophthalmic Goiter.. ..140 

Exostosis 127 

Eyelids, Agglutination of .128 

Fainting 128 

Fear, Fright... 125 

Fever, Bilious 128 

Fever. Gastric 128 

Fever, Catarrhal 129 

Fever, Hectic 129 

Fever, Inflammatory 130 

Fever. Intermittent 130 

Fever, Puerperal 131 

Fever, Rheumatic 131 

Fever, Enteric, Typhoid. -132 

Fever, Typhus 134 

Fever, Yellow... 134 

Flatulence. 135 

Fissured Anus - 110 

Fistula in Anus - . . 135 

Fistula Lachrymalis See F. 

in Ani 135 

Fistula Urinaria — Seei* 7 . in 

Ani- 135 

Fistula Vaginalis — See F. 

Ani 135 

Flooding 160 

Flushings 136 

Fracture 136 

Freckles 136 

Fungi..- .--- 36 

GallStones 241 

Granular Casts 31 

Ganglion 137 

Gangrene . 137 

Gastritis 138 

Gastrodynia Gastralgia. ..138 
Glandular Swellings 139 



246 



INDEX. 



Glaucoma .- 139 

Gleet.. _. 139 

Goiter . .140 

Gonorrhoea. 140 

Gonitis — See Synovitis. ..220 

Gout.. 141 

Gravel 90 

Gums, Diseases of ...142 

Gumma Syphilitic. 142 

Haematamesis 142 

Haemoptysis- 143 

Haemorrhage 143 

Haemorrhoids 143 

Hair, Falling of . _ 144 

Hands Chapped 145 

Hay Asthma— See Asthma 80 

Headache, Rheumatic 145 

Headache, Menstrual 145 

Headache, Catarrhal 146 

Headache, Gastric Bilious. 146 

Headache, Nervous 146 

Hearing, 147 

Heart, Congestion of 147 

Heart, Inflammation of. . . 147 

Heart, Palpitation of 148 

Heart, Hypertrophy of 148 

Heartburn — See Dyspep- 
sia 118 

Heat, 111 Effects of 219 

Helminthiasis ... 240 

Hemeralopia 149 

Hemiopia 149 

Hemicrania — See N. Head- 
ache. 146 

Hemiplegia — See Paraly- 
sis 188 

Hepatitis. 149 

Hernia 149 

Herpes '. 150 

Hiccough 150 



Hip Joint Disease. 150 

Hoarseness 151 

Home-Sickness 151 

Hordeolum — See Stye 218 

House-Maid's Knee 151 

Hydrocele ... 152 

Hydrophobia 152 

Hydrocephalus 152 

Hydrocephaloid 152 

Hyaline Casts 30 

Hydro thorax 193 

Hypochondriasis 153 

Hypopion— See Iritis 157 

Hysteria 153 

Icterus. 154 

Ichthyosis 154 

Ilius .154 

Imbecility 169 

Impetigo 155 

Impotence. _ _ - - - 155 

Incontinence of Urine... .123 
Indigestion. — See Dyspep- 
sia -..118 

Indican . 22 

Inflammation 155 

Influenza.. , 156 

Intermittent Eever 130 

Insects 156 

Intertrigo. — See Excoria- 

fons 126 

Iritis...- ...157 

Itch 157 

Itching of the Skin 158 

Jaundice 158 

Joints, Inflammation 220 

Keratitis 159 

Knee. — See Synovitis 220 

Kidneys, Inflammation of 159 

Labor. -.-159 

Labor, Inertia of 160 



INDEX. 



247 



Labor, False pains of 160 

Labor, Haemorrhage of- -.160 
Labor, Haemorrhage after 160 

Labor, Obstructed 160 

Labor, Laceration of Peri- 

naeum . . . 160 

Labor, Diet of 161 

Labor, Retention of urine 

after 161 

Lactation, Fever 161 

Lactation, Period 42 

Laiyngismus Stridulus. - - 161 

Larj T ngitis 162 

Lassitude. — See Neurasthe- 
nia 114 

Laughter. — See Hysteria. 153 

Leg, Cramps in._ 162 

Lepros}' 163 

Leucoma - - 163 

Leucorrhcea 163 

Lice .164 

Lichen. 164 

Lienteria 165 

Lips, Cracks of 165 

Liver Congestion of . 165 

Liver, Hypertrophy of 165 

Liver, Abscess of 165 

Lochia, Suppression of.. _ 166 
Lochia, Offensive, Acrid .166 

Lochia, Profuse .166 

Locomotor, Ataxy. - 166 

Love, Unhappy 166 

Lumbago 167 

Lupus __ _ 167 

Lymphatic Glands, Inn' n. 167 

Malacia - 168 

Mammary Abscess. — See 

Breast 87 

Mania __ _. 168 

- 71 



Masturbation 213 

Mastodynia -169 

Measles... - -169 

Medico Legal Examina- 
tions 66 

Melancholia. -See Hypoeh- 

on driasis 153 

Memory, Weak -169 

Meningitis 169 

Menopasia 173 

Menses, Cessation of 173 

Menorrhagia. — See Men- 
struation Excessive 172 

Profuse.... 172 

Menstruation, Delay of- -172 
Menstruation, Membra- 
nous 170' 

Menstruation Painful 170 

Menstruation, Irregular. -171 

Menstruation, Scanty 171 

Menstruation, Excessive.. 172 
Menstruation, Delayed. -.172 
Menstruation, Suppressed 173 
Menstruation, Vicarious. .173 
Menstruation, Cessation 

of 173 

Mental Weakness- 169 

Memory 169 

Mesentery. — See Tabes 

Mesenterica. 174 

Metritis. _ . 174 

Metrorrhagia 172 

Metric System , 12 

Migraine 146 

Milk 42 

Milk Crusts. — See Crusta 

Lactce .Ill 

Mineral Waters 67 

Miscarriage 175 

Morning Sickness. . . 1 75 



'248 



INDEX. 



Mortification. — See Gan- 
grene. _ _ 137 

Mouth, Inflammation of. -176 

Mumps,. 177 

Myalitis 177 

Myopia. _.. 177 

Myalgia. 177 

Mucus . 22 

Mucus and Pus 35 

Naevus .—See Moles 

Kails, Diseases of 178 

Nails, Ingrowing- _ 178 

Nausea and Vomiting 179 

Neck Stiffness _179 

Necrosis.— See Bone 179 

Nephritis. 157 

Nervous Debility. — See 

Debility -114 

Nervousness. 180 

Nettle Rash 180 

Neuralgia. 180 

Nightmare - - 181 

Night Sweats 181 

Nipples, Sore 182 

Nodes 183 

Nose. — See Epistaxis 124 

Nyctalopia 183 

Nystagmus - -183 

Obes v ity '. _183 

(Esophagus, spasm of 184 

(Esophagus, Inflammation 

of... 184 

(Esophagus, Paralysis of- 184 
(Esophagus, Dilatation of 184 
(Esophagus, Stenosis of- -184 

Oil Casts... 32 

Onanism _ - 213 

Onchya 185 

Ophthalmia 105 

Orchitis 185 



Otorrhcea., ,... 185 

Otalgia.— See Earache. . . 120 

Ovaries, Dropsy of 186 

Ovaritis _186 

Ovaries, Hypertrophy of. -187 

Ovaralgia .187 

Ovaries, Atrophy of 187 

Ozsena.. _ 187 

Palpitation. — See Heart. .148 
Panaritirian. — See Wails -178 

Fancreatitis 188 

Paralysis 188 

Parotitis— See Mumps 177 

Parturition— See Labor. _ . 159 

Pemphigus 188 

Pericarditis 189 

Periostitis 189 

Peritonitis. .189 

Petechia— See Purpura _ .199 

Pharyngitis- . . - 190 

Phymosis-.. 190 

Phlebitis 190 

Phlegmasia Alba Dolens-190 

Photophobia ... 190 

Phthisis, Consumption - . - 190 
Pityriasis 

Placenta Retained 193 

Plethora 193 

Pleurisy 193 

Pleurodynia 194 

Plica Polonica 194 

Pneumonia.-- 194 

Pregnancy— See Morning 

Sickness 175 

Presbyopia- .195 

Poison and Antidotes 52 

Polypi 195 

Proctitis 195 

Prolapsus Ani — See Anus. 78 
Prickly Heat.-- .195 



INDEX. 



249 



Prosopalgia — See Tooth- 
ache 227 

Prostatitis 196 

Post-Mortem Examina- 
tions. 84 

Proud Flesh 196 

Pulse 14 

Prurigo— See Itching 158 

Psoas Abscess 197 

Psoriasis 197 

Pterygium .'. - - 197 

Ptyalism — See Salivation .204 
Puerperal Convulsions. . .197 

Puerperal Fever 198 

Puerperal Mania 199 

Purpura 199 

Pustula Maligna. - - 199 

Pyaemia . 199 

Pyelitis- 200 

Pyrosis. _ . 200 

Quinsy— See T nsilitis . . 226 

Rachitis, Rickets. 201 

Ranula--. .201 

Red Gum 201 

Rheumatism, Acute 20.2 

Rheumatism, Chronic. . ..203 

Ringworm 203 

Roseola — See Erythema- .121 

Rupia — See Ulcers 98 

Salivation 204 

Sarcina? 204 

Sarcocele— See Test:* le. . .223 

Scabies— See Itch 157 

Scald Head— See Tinea 

Capitas. 225 

Scalds— See Burns 89 

Scarlatina 204 

Scarlatina, Dropsy 205 

Sciatica 207 

Scirrhus — See Cancer 91 



Sclerosis — See Myalitis- . . 177 

Scurvy. 208 

Sea Sickness. -„ 208 

Self Abuse — See Sperma- 
torrhoea 213 

Seborrhea. --. 208 

Septicaemia - . .209 

Satyriasis 209 

Sexual Instinct Diminish- 
ed ... 208 

Shingles— See Herpes 150 

Shiverings— 209 

Sick Headache — See Ner- 
vous, 146 

Shock 210 

Sleeplessness 210 

Sinking at Stomach.. ...210 

Small Pox 211 

Smell Loss of 212 

Sneezing 212 

Softening of Brain. 212 

Softening of Bones 212 

Somnambulism ...-.212 

Spasms . . .212 

Spermatorrhoea 213 

Spermatozoa 37 

Spina Bifida 214 

Spleen Enlarged 214 

Spleen Hypertrophy. 214 

Spleen Inflammation of. -215 

Spinal Irritation 215 

Spine Concussion of 215 

Sprain 215 

Spotted Fever 216 

Stammering 216 

Sterility. 217 

StiffNeck 179 

St. Vitus Dance— See 

Chorea. 101 

Stings and Bites of Insects 217 



250 



INDEX. 



Stomititis - -217 

Strabismus -218 

Strain — SeeSprain 215 

Strangury . - -218 

Stricture' -.218 

Styes 218 

Suffocation— See Asphyxia 55 

Sudamina 219 

Sugar • 38 

Sun stroke -219 

Suppuration— See Abscess 73 
Sweat— See Night SioeatsASl 

Sycosis 219 

Syncope— See Fainting.. 220 

Synovitis 220 

Syphilis. 220 

Syphilis Secondary. 221 

Syphilitic Periostitis 222 

Syphiloderma 222 

Syphilitic Laryngitis 222 

Syphititic Gummata 222 

Tabes, Mesenterica 222 

" Dorsalis — See At- 
axy - 166 

Taenia, Solium 223 

Temperature 15 

Testicle, Hypertrophy. . -223 

Tetanus, Lockjaw 223 

Tetter — See Psoriasis 197 

Throat, Sore 223 

Thrush— See Aphthm 79 

Tinea Capitis .225 

Toe Nails— See Nails .... 178 
Tongue, Inflammation of. 225 

Tongue 16 

Fissured 226 

Tonsilitis 226 

Tinnitus Aurium 226 

Toothache 227 

Torticollis— See Stiff JVeckl79 



Tracheitis— See Croup.. A10 
Tuberculosis — See Phthi- 
sis 190 

Trismus— See Tetanus. . .223 

Tumors— See Cancer 91 

Tumors, Uterine Enlarge- 
ments,. 232 

Tussis— See Cough 108 

Tympanitis 227 

Typhoid Fever. - 132 

Typhus Fever .134 

Typhilitis .228 

Uremia..-. 228 

Urethritis- 228 

Urinary Calculi 90 

Urine 18 

" Acrid 229 

" Fetid 229 

" Bloody 229 

" Purulent 229 

" Mucous in ...229 

" Pale 229 

" Scanty 230 

" Retention of 230 

Urinary Casts 29 

Urohematin 22 

Urea 20 

Urine, Examination of 33 

" Form 41 

Uterus, Colic 230- 

Induratiou 230 

" Neuralgia of 231 

Subinvolution of. 231 

Ulceration of 231 

" Anteversionof-..232 
Retroversion of. , 233 

Uterine Tumors .-232 

Uvula, Elongated. 233 

Vaccination .232 

Vaginitis 233 



INDEX. 



251 



Vaginismus - 234 

Vagina, Occlusion of 234 

Varicella 234 

Varices-.. - -234 

Variola -211 

Varioloid 211 

Varicocele— See Va rices . 234 

Vertigo 235 

Congestive 235 

Syphilitic 235 

Bilious ..-235 

Vertigo, Nervous 235 

Vertigo, Anaemic 236 

Vertigo, Uterine 236 

Vesical, Inflammation 236 

Vesical, Irritability 236 

Vesical, Tumors - 237 



Viteligo 237 

Vomiting — See Nausea... 179 

Vulval, Puritis. - - _ . 237 

Vulvitis 238 

Walking, Difficult- _ . 238 

Waxy Casts 32 

Warts.-- 233 

Water, Impure 57 

Whitlow 239 

Weights and Measures 8 

Whooping Cough 239 

Wry Neck 179 

Worms- 240 

Wounds 240 

Writing Spasm 241 

Yellow Fever 134 

Zona ....241- 




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